Safety & Scam Alerts

Be aware of real estate scams

Published Thursday, December 11, 2025

We've received several reports this week indicating an uptick in scam and hacking activity. Stay alert and follow best practices to protect your information and business. 

Email security alert

Published Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Several MAAR members forwarded email messages to our team that appeared to come from MAAR. The content appeared to be a DocuSign agreement, prompting members to click a link. This message was spam, and if you received one, you should not open it or click any links within the email. A few reminders about email security and messages from MAAR: MAAR will

Cryptocurrency scam alert from NAR and the Secret Service

Published Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The U.S. Secret Service has advised NAR about a new cryptocurrency scam targeting real estate professionals.

 Safety & Scam Alerts

Scam Alert: PPP Loan Scam

Published Tuesday, November 12, 2024

A MAAR Member reported a PPP Loan scam. Protect yourself and your peers by learning how to spot and avoid these scams.

Be alert: Recent REALTOR®-focused scam active in Memphis

Published Friday, September 6, 2024

MAAR member recently reported a REO foreclosure scam.