Safety Alert: Police Impersonation Scam
An agent recently notified us of a scam that appears to be widespread, reaching all the way from New Hampshire to Oregon and now to our own doorstep — or…
Safety Alert: Suspicious Marketplace Showing
We recently had a situation where an agent encountered a potentially risky scenario during a showing arranged through Facebook Marketplace. The agent, noticing signs that the request might not be…
Safety Alert: Past Scams Back on the Rise
Members have reached out to us recently, asking us to bring awareness to a few scams that have continued to be an issue. We previously reported on the following three…
Safety Alert: Facebook “Community Standards” Scam
A member notified us of a scam occurring with Facebook that caused their profile to be compromised. The member was tagged in a post by a page claiming to be…
Safety Alert: Market Wisely — Research Vendors, Protect Your Assets
A member recently notified us of a marketing company — touting advertising with golf courses/associations — who fraudulently charged their credit card on various occasions for amounts adding up to…
Safety Alert: A Cautionary Tale — Use Your Network to Prevent Scams
Recently, a member notified us that a company contacted them and falsely claimed to be a lead generation partner of ICCU. The representative was hesitant to share information about…
Safety Alert: Three Online Scams Agents Need to Know About
1. WhatsApp Scam: A member recently notified us of a potential scam that targets users of WhatsApp. Prospects reach out through a lead generation form online, via chats, or by…
Safety Alert: Unusual Showing Request
A member shared an incident that occurred at their listing recently as a warning to other members and as a safety reminder. Someone texted the agent a photo of her…
Safety Alert: Vacant Land Scam Occurring Nationwide
Last week, a member shared that someone contacted them via a prospecting tool online, and asked them to list their land for sale. However, they were not interested in meeting…
Safety Alert: Multiple Reports of Suspicious Behavior at Open Houses
In addition to the information shared on July 19, 2022, we have had multiple members submit reports of suspicious behavior at recent open houses and wanted to provide supplemental recommendations…
