A new scam is targeting real estate professionals across New Mexico, and it is designed to look convincing.

The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD), which oversees the New Mexico Real Estate Commission, has issued a warning about fraudulent emails being sent by unauthorized individuals posing as department employees.

These messages may appear legitimate at first glance. Scammers are using official-looking email formats, job titles, and urgent language to pressure recipients into taking action. Some emails may request sensitive information, include unexpected attachments, or direct you to click suspicious links.

Here is what to watch for:

• Requests for confidential or personal information
• Messages creating urgency or demanding immediate action
• Slight variations in email addresses that do not match official domains
• Unexpected links or attachments

Before responding to any message, take a moment to verify. Hover over the sender’s name to check the actual email address, and when in doubt, contact the individual directly using the official NMRLD staff directory, not the information provided in the email.

Scams like this rely on speed and distraction. A quick pause and a second look can make all the difference.