REALTOR® Safety

Whether you're showing a property, meeting a new client or communicating online, it's important to ensure you have an existing personal safety protocol.

NAR offers members an array of other safety resources, including tips and articles, safety training videos, courses and presentation materials, and safety-focused webinars available here. All are part of the ongoing efforts to communicate and educate REALTORS® about safety throughout the year.

National Association of REALTORS® Safety Program

The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the industry, so every REALTOR® comes home safely to his or her family every night. We will accomplish this goal together with our members by improving the Safety Culture in the industry: Talk about safety; create a safety plan and follow it; and encourage your fellow REALTORS® to do the same.

Visit www.nar.realtor/safety

Protecting Your Clients and Your Business From Fraud

Real estate fraud is becoming more common, more sophisticated, and harder to spot, and AI is making it worse. Whether the scheme involves wire fraud, seller impersonation, title fraud, rental scams, identity theft, or deepfakes, most fraud follows the same pattern: someone pretends to be someone they are not.

NAR's resource explains why real estate professionals are frequent targets and gives practical steps to help you prevent, detect, and report fraud.

NAR Fraud Prevention Resources »

California Association of REALTORS® Safety Resources

C.A.R. is committed to helping you build confidence and skills to keep you and your business safe. On their SmartZone website, C.A.R. has prepared some resources on how to ensure your health and security while you're on the job.

Visit www.smartzonecar.org/safetyresources

REALTOR® Safety Month

Since 2003, the National Association of REALTORS® has dedicated September as REALTOR® Safety Month.

Cybersecurity Resources

The following resources are available for reporting cyber scams such as email phishing and staying up-to-date on current security concerns.

Subscribe to scam alerts at www.ftc.gov/subscribe

Report imposter scams at www.ftc.gov/imposters

Report wire fraud and other criminal activity to the FBI www.ic3.gov

NAR Data Security and Privacy Toolkit

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Published: October 09, 2026

NAR: The New Red Flags of Real Estate Fraud

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) warns that AI is making real estate scams faster, more targeted and increasingly difficult to spot, raising new risks for REALTOR members and their clients. Cybersecurity experts say familiar voices, email addresses and even photos can no longer be treated as proof of identity. NAR shares warning signs and prevention strategies, including how to verify unexpected requests, respond to changes in wire instructions and protect sensitive information when using AI tools. Plus, a new NAR's new fraud-prevention resource, which brings guidance on preventing, detecting and reporting real estate scams together in one place.