Rental Scam Alert: Albuquerque Residents Urged to Watch for Fake Listings

A rental scam circulating in Albuquerque is prompting local REALTORS® and law enforcement to warn residents to take a closer look before sending money or…

NAR Safety Webinar on Sept. 9

Each September, NAR holds a Safety Webinar to discuss trends involving risk and scams. This year's event will be on Wednesday, September 9th at Noon.

Safety Month Events & Tips

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…

‘Title Pirates’ Are on the Prowl, With Vacant Properties Most at Risk

Real estate pros beware: You and your clients can get duped.

Vacant properties may be prime targets for scammers, putting property owners unknowingly at risk.…

Listing Scam Alert: How Fraudsters Are Using Real Listings to Target Contractors

Vacant listings can attract more than potential buyers. Across the country, scammers are using active real estate listings to impersonate property owners and trick contractors…

Fake Sellers, Real Risk: ‘I’m Being Duped’

Real estate professionals who were deceived by fraudsters impersonating sellers warn others to slow down and keep their guard up.

Nothing seemed out of place…

Beware the Fake Pop-Up Window: Browser-in-the-Browser Attacks Are on the Rise

Cybercriminals are getting sneakier, and one trick climbing the charts is the Browser-in-the-Browser (BITB) attack. This scam creates a fake login window inside your actual…

Real Estate Scams Targeting REALTORS® and Clients

In today’s real estate market, scams are becoming more sophisticated, targeting not just buyers and sellers but also real estate professionals themselves. Fraudsters are exploiting…

Beware: Scammers Now Pretending to Be PNM & GAAR Staff

There’s a new scam making the rounds—and this one is aimed directly at REALTORS®.

Scammers are calling the number listed on real estate signs, pretending…