Category: REALTOR Safety
New Alert: New Phishing Attempts Using Real REALTOR® Identities
GAAR has received reports of fraudulent messages targeting REALTORS®, including fake Zoom meeting links and document-sharing scams that appear to come from legitimate sources.
Scam…
‘Title Pirates’ on the Prowl: You & Your Clients can get Duped
Real estate pros beware!
Vacant properties may be prime targets for scammers, putting property owners unknowingly at risk. About six in 10 real estate association…
Don’t Take the Bait: Phishing Emails Targeting REALTORS®
Cybercriminals are getting smarter—and they’re zeroing in on real estate pros because we handle valuable client data and time-sensitive transactions.
A different scam pops up…
Scam Alert: Fake Zoom Invitations Targeting REALTORS®
GAAR has been alerted to a new phishing scam targeting REALTORS® through fake “buyer” emails that include malicious Zoom links.
Here’s how the scam works:
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REALTOR® Safety Stats - The Numbers Share The Risks
The NAR 2024 REALTORS® and Member Safety Residential Report provides critical insight into the real-world situations where brokers have felt unsafe, offering valuable…
Upcoming Safety Trainings: Concealed Carry & Self-Defense
September is REALTOR® Safety Month, and there's no better time to reassess your safety protocols and prioritize safety.
The reality is that there are real threats…
FOREWARN Safety App Training on September 4th
Every September, we take time to focus on REALTOR® Safety and this year SWMLS has coordinated a FOREWARN webinar, exclusively for subscribers.
Learn how to leverage…
Scammed, Shamed and Deepfaked: Brokers Speak Out on the $15M Crypto Con
Scammers build trust and lure professionals through fake profits in ongoing “pig butchering” cryptocurrency schemes.
Real estate agents have long dealt with the risk of…
Cassandra Morrison instructs REALTOR® Safety Awareness (4 CE - Free!) on Monday, September 8th
Each September, REALTORS® nationwide review safety tips and reminders to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the real estate industry, so every REALTOR® can…