A phishing email, purportedly from the “REALTOR® Party via DocuSign,” has been sent to some National Association of REALTOR® (NAR) members. NAR says the email, which contains an attachment, is a phishing attempt, and recipients should delete it. If you’ve opened the email and entered your DocuSign credentials, you should log into DocuSign and change your password immediately. Remember never to act on or click on any links in emails that appear suspicious or for which you cannot verify the sender via a telephone call. It’s a good idea to provide this advice to clients, too.
Spam emails can't be prevented entirely, but REALTORS® can reduce the amount of unwanted email that comes into their in-boxes. And on the flip side of the coin, REALTORS® who use email to find and work with clients can take steps to ensure that their own electronic communications aren't seen as spam.
For more information on cyberscams and cybersecurity best practices,
visit NAR’s webpage.