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Beware of the seller impersonation, vacant land sales scam because these crooks are adapting to at least one risk management strategy. Reports of the crooks using fake US passport IDs have been received. Reports of the crooks changing the tax bill address to defeat that risk management tip of overnighting a letter to that tax [...]
Good time to review Safety Procedures! SCR legal team is available for safety training via Zoom or travel to your board or brokerage. Local law enforcement often will provide safety training. Your mobile phone is a vital part of your safety procedures, from Forewarn app to being charged and calling 911, law enforcement says that [...]
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/drive/are-real-estate-brokers-responsible-for-agent-safety?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=8F9B343B-68DF-43CF-8659-2C49D43CC0C0 Deterrence, Information (e.g., FOREWARN), Information, Vehicle/Individual Information/Video/Photos/Devices/Equipment/Training, Check Out/In, Defense, Escape, Evasion Buy Time for Law Enforcement/Rescue, Avoid, Bring Colleague, Be Risk Aware, Be Smart, Preparation, Be Ready, Be Suspicious, Explain and Educate Safety Issues to Consumers, Be Aware of Red Flags, Regularly Review Safety Issues, Not One Solution, Use Many Solutions, Safety Can [...]
Good time to review Safety Procedures! SCR legal team is available for safety training via Zoom or travel to your board or brokerage. Local law enforcement often will provide safety training. Your mobile phone is a vital part of your safety procedures, from Forewarn app to being charged and calling 911, law enforcement says that [...]
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/drive/are-real-estate-brokers-responsible-for-agent-safety?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=8F9B343B-68DF-43CF-8659-2C49D43CC0C0 Deterrence, Information (e.g., FOREWARN), Information, Vehicle/Individual Information/Video/Photos/Devices/Equipment/Training, Check Out/In, Defense, Escape, Evasion Buy Time for Law Enforcement/Rescue, Avoid, Bring Colleague, Be Risk Aware, Be Smart, Preparation, Be Ready, Be Suspicious, Explain and Educate Safety Issues to Consumers, Be Aware of Red Flags, Regularly Review Safety Issues, Not One Solution, Use Many Solutions, Safety Can [...]
A listing agent who gets an email "out of the blue" from a geographically distant owner claiming to want to sell has some risk management strategies. 1. Be suspicious when you get a listing falling into your lap without the distant owner explaining how they contacted the REALTOR® (e.g., "Hey, my friend and neighbor sold [...]
The vacant land sales scams continue in SC. SCR provides FOREWARN. Some MLS systems provide court house information including true owners mailing addresses. Some local governments provide property and tax records online, and all in person. Tax information and property records can include the true owners mailing addresses. Detect the fake sellers using alternate and [...]
Mailbox theft and check fraud are on the rise according to a Lexington County Sheriff's Department investigator. Be cautious with your business/personal mail and checks. Alert your clients, especially as they move, to be cautious with their mail and checks. Vacant Land Sales Scams continue to be reported. Detecting Fake Sellers is a defense. TGTBT [...]
Male callers who only want to work with female agents is a safety red flag. Male callers who only want to meet a female agent at a listing is a safety red flag. Always follow REALTOR® safety procedures. SCR offers FOREWARN as a member benefit and part of your REALTOR® safety procedures. Perhaps educate the [...]
SCR now offers a FOREWARN public database background scan app as part of your membership and your safety protocols. Use FOREWARN on all consumers to prevent fair housing risks. Talk ASAP to your BIC and SCR legal if you have FOREWARN background issues concerns. If you have a suspicious consumer, please consider filing a suspicious [...]