Phishing scams on the rise

We have seen an increase in scam attempts in the last week. Real estate agents are frequent targets for email and text scams because transactions involve large sums, tight timelines, and sensitive client information. To protect yourself:

• Verify all unexpected requests (especially wires or payment changes) by calling a trusted number. Never rely on caller ID alone – numbers can be spoofed. Instead, hang up and call back using a verified number from your records or official sources
• Don’t trust urgency – scammers rely on pressure and rushed decisions
• Check sender details carefully for subtle email or phone number changes
• Avoid clicking unknown links or downloading suspicious attachments
• When unsure, pause and confirm – protecting clients and transactions comes first

SCWMLS offers Forewarn and Domii as two resources to help you combat this concern.

• Domii – get it in your app store and use promo code SCWMLS
• Forwarn

NAR has a helpful page with more information here.

Check out this short video about Zoom phishing scams.

Supra Outage

UPDATE: From Supra:

Subject:  RESOLVED – Supra System Issues
Dear Member,
We are pleased to report that the Supra System is fully functional once again and is being monitored closely.  Supra identified the issue and is making adjustments to prevent future service interruptions.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. If you need technical support, please contact Supra at 877-699-6787 or email suprasupport@carrier.com.

Supra is currently experiencing an outage; we are working with Supra on an ETA. We apologize for this inconvenience.