Fraud Alerts

April 23, 2026

MLSSAZ has been made aware of potentially fraudulent activity targeting users. Agents have reported receiving emails from potential clients stating that they came across their property on Zillow and are interested in learning more about it. These potential clients then create a meeting with the agent via Zoom. However, instead of the link being to a legitimate Zoom meeting, it is part of a phishing scheme designed to capture your personal login information.

MLSSAZ is sharing this information in an effort to keep our users informed and aware of current fraudulent activity.

Here are some ways to keep you and your data safe:

Always verify the sender’s email address and look for inconsistencies
- If the email says it is from John Smith but the email address says sam_anderson001, take extra steps to verify their identity

Be the one to create a virtual meeting and invite the potential client, not the other way around
- This way you remain at the center of the interactions and can verify the legitimacy of all meeting links
- Utilize your brokerage’s virtual meeting software if available

If you are a member of the Tucson Association of REALTORS, be sure to opt-in to Forewarn at no additional cost
- Forewarn is a safety tool that allows you to perform an instant background check or validate a potential client’s identity using only their phone number or name via the Forewarn mobile app
- To opt-in today, call the TAR front desk at (520) 327-4218

Stay vigilant and take proactive steps to verify all communications to help protect both you and your clients from potential fraud.