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.