Conveyancing technology provider PEXA has launched a series of webinars to be run throughout Fraud Awareness Week, to help educate the sector on the evolving risks of fraud posed to property.
The webinars come as banking trade association UK Finance warned fraud remains a major threat, with an increase in both the total number of fraud cases and the amount of money lost in the first half of 2025. According to the Law Society, 65% of law firms faced cyber incidents in the last year, with a customer survey by PwC in November 2024 finding 30% of buyers have experienced property fraud.
And Action Fraud figures published this year revealed between April 2024 and May 2025 there were 143 cases of conveyancing fraud, resulting in £11.7 million in losses with an average loss of £78,393 per case. Separate analysis by Lloyds Bank found victims of conveyancing scams lose £47,000 on average, with some losing more than £250,000.
To mark International Fraud Awareness Week and raise awareness of these issues, PEXA is bringing together industry experts to explore how conveyancers can ‘build confidence through stronger processes, tools, and a secure digital experience’.
Over the course of five webinars, a panel of experts will discuss how conveyancers can prevent fraud collectively as a sector. Speakers from the CLC, Credas, Ctrl-Shift, Dutton Gregory, DSIT, Select ID, National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, Marsh, Muve and SRA will discuss the latest developments in cybercrime, digital identity, insurance, and how to improve efficiency while reducing fraud exposure.
Session 1. Regulation in practice: how law firms can tackle cybercrime: Monday 17 November, 11am
Speakers: PEXA, CLC, National Fraud Intelligence Bureau
Hear from regulators, compliance leaders and national law enforcement experts on the latest guidance around cyber resilience. Discover practical steps your firm can take to strengthen governance, meet evolving regulations, and tackle cybercrime head-on.
Key takeaway: Strengthen your compliance framework to protect against cyber threats facing law firms today, and into the future.
Session 2. Digital ID and source of funds: securing the front door: Tuesday 18 November, 12pm
Speakers: PEXA, Credas, DSIT, Armalytix and Select ID
Join digital identity and verification specialists, government policy leads, and tech experts to explore how the industry is standardising and securing the client experience. Understand how consistent Digital ID and Source of Funds checks can help conveyancers reduce fraud risk and improve client experience.
Key takeaway: Learn how innovation and collaboration are shaping safer, more consistent standards across the conveyancing sector.
Session 3. Insurance at risk: how secure transactions could help reduce exposure and stabilise PII premiums: Wednesday 19 November, 11am
Speakers: PEXA, Marsh, Beale Law
Gain insights from a global leader in insurance broking and a law firm specialist on how fraud exposure affects PII premiums. Learn how secure digital processes can reduce a firm’s risk profile and help improve renewal outcomes.
Key takeaway: Discover how re-engineering processes with digital platforms can help law firms and insurers align on reducing transaction risk.
Session 4. Digitisation in practice: fraud risks, benefits and the road ahead: Thursday 20 November, 12pm
Speakers: PEXA, Ctrl-Shift, Muve
Explore the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation with technology leaders and conveyancers. See how e-signatures, data analytics, and workflow automation can improve efficiency while reducing fraud exposure.
Key takeaway: Balance innovation with security as the legal sector continues to embrace digital transformation.
Session 5. Securing the transaction: how PEXA protects conveyancers and lenders: Tuesday 25 November, 12pm
Speakers: PEXA, Dutton Gregory, Muve
Learn how PEXA’s digital infrastructure protects conveyancers, clients and lenders at the point of completion. Hear how collaboration through a single, secure platform can strengthen defences and reduce fraud risk.
Key takeaway: Discover how PEXA’s secure, digital platform helps to reduce fraud exposure, delivering confidence in completions
Registration for all the events and more information on speakers and content can be found here.
