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As Fraud Awareness Month comes to an end, we continue to provide updates to common scams and fraudulent activity. F… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

All month long, we’ve been unpacking what’s in a fraudster’s toolbox. 🧰 Here are some key resources to bookmark th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

When it comes to financing your real estate purchase, determining what you can afford, spotting mortgage fraud red… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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Spread the word. Fight fraud together. Talk to friends and family about common scams to make sure they know the sig… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

DYK to protect consumers, #abgov requires individuals hold a licence to work in certain professions? RECA regulat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Did you know, identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information without your knowledge or permissi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Alberta is experiencing a tight rental market. Renters feeling desperate may more easily fall prey to scams. Join… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

myRECA will be down for maintenance between 3pm today until early tomorrow afternoon (March 25). We will be unable… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Read every line of a contract before you sign it. If you don’t understand it, don’t sign it. More advice here:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

We are at the Edmonton Home + Garden Show this weekend, raising awareness about investment fraud and providing free… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Brokers: Your insights and feedback are crucial to improving consumer protection, reducing red tape, and aligning t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

This Fraud Prevention Month, learn how to protect your business and your customers from fraud. Visit:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Were you a victim of #fraud? Frauds, scams, and cybercrimes can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Learn how… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Mortgage fraud is not a harmless way to get rich quick—it’s illegal and has many repercussions. Participating in mo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Investment fraud is where someone tries to get you to make an investment decision based on false or misleading info… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Understanding your rights and responsibilities help you have a more positive experience during your real estate tra… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Did you know that there are many forms of mortgage fraud? Learn about how to protect yourself at:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate's tangible nature can make it a safer option for first-time investors, but it's not fool proof. Fraudst… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The most important step you can take to prevent fraud is to educate yourself on the latest threats and scams using… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Don’t rely on the luck of the Irish to keep you safe online. 🍀 Recognizing the signs of #Phishing can keep cyber s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Albertans receiving Affordability payments are reminded not to click on any text messages claiming to be from the g… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA's office is closed at 3pm today for a staff team building event. We'll be back at it first thing Monday mornin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day! March is national #FraudPreventionMonth. If you have lost 💰 or had your identity compro… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Brokers: The visible and personal nature of real estate, mortgage brokerage, property and condo management makes yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Grateful to the @CalgaryBBB for speaking at Bonavista Church’s senior’s gathering today in #YYC. Scams not only hur… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Reminder for Brokers: #RulesReviewPhase1 is your chance to give your brokerages' input on the Real Estate Act Rules… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Are you a newcomer to Canada? You may not be used to how companies or the government does business. Some scams are… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Join us and our partners at the downtown Red Deer Public Library March 15 for a number of exhibits aimed at teachin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

myRECA will be down for maintenance between 2pm today until early tomorrow afternoon (March 11). We will be unabl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

You know that knowledge is power, but it's also protection. This is especially true when it comes to buying, sellin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Happy #InternationalWomensDay2023 to all the strong, intelligent, hard-working, amazing women whose work in and adj… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

That mortgage licensees play a large role combatting mortgage fraud seems obvious, but #DYK real estate licensees m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Happening tomorrow, March 8th! 👇 We’re hosting a free webinar on tax topics for newcomers to Canada. Family member… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Thank you to everyone who collaborated and made the event a success. I'm honored to work alongside such a dedicated… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

What are you up to right now, #YYC? Join Calgary-area fraud prevention partners for our Fraud Prevention Month kick… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Want to learn more about protecting yourself from mortgage fraud, but can't make it to this month's events? Learn… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Kick off #FraudPreventionMonth2023 with Calgary-area fraud prevention partners: 9:30am Monday at the Calgary Tower!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

March is Fraud Prevention Month, join us and our partners at the Calgary Tower March 6 to learn how to recognize, a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA was in Edmonton for this morning's Fraud Prevention Month kick off! Following official proclamation by Mayor S… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

March is Fraud Prevention Month. To protect yourself from scammers, check out our toolkit of tips online and go to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Join Mayor Sohi, Edmonton area fraud prevention partners, and RECA on Wednesday at 9am in the Edmonton City Hall At… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Brokers: Remember to submit your brokerages' feedback on the Real Estate Act Rules. A lot has changed since the exi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Who is RECA? What does RECA do? We know what WE think, but that doesn't help us understand or improve how we're e… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Sudden winter storms are a reality no matter where you live in Alberta. For folks not interested in shoveling that… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA will be closed on Monday for #FamilyDay2023. For fastest response to your inquiry when we're back, please send… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Having an up to date brokerage policies and procedures manual helps brokers ensure that all brokerage staff and con… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Brokers: We want your brokerages' feedback on the Real Estate Act Rules. A lot has changed—the industry, society,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Balzac Billy has predicted an early spring for Alberta! If you're hoping to get your home on the market before summ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA’s 2021-22 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements document the first full year of the new regulatory an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

DYK that condominium management is a regulated industry in Alberta? To protect consumers, the Government of Alber… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Selling your home this year? Each real estate transaction can be a unique as the property involved. RECA's… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Identity thieves can do more than rack up debt in your name, they could steal your home right out from under (and o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Going #HouseHunting this weekend? There's more to consider than just location and size. Material latent defects, st… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Payment redirect scams aren't new, but as email & text transactions become the norm, it can be easier to fall victi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Your relationship with a real estate agent, mortgage broker, property manager, or condo manager will be as unique a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Even seasoned licensees can come across situations that they don't see every day. You're only human and we all need… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate deal seem too good to be true? Get offered money to use your name and credit info on someone else's mor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA has suspended the real estate associate licence of Tejinder Singh Gill. #abre bit.ly/3X7X99N pic.twitter.com/5EGVplm4Ij via @RECA

CBC reporting another Ontario house being listed without the knowledge of the owner, highlights the importance of l… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Condo boards can choose to self-manage or they can hire a licensed condominium manager. If you're on a board lookin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Working with licensees to complete your real estate transactions protects you as a consumer. Licensees are educated… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

If you're thinking new year=new home, you'll want to check out RECA's consumer resources. Prepare yourself for sell… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Just a reminder that RECA is closed thru January 2nd for the holiday season. Voicemail & email will be monitored fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Happy Holidays! RECA will be closed Dec 23 - Jan 2, for the holidays. Voicemail & email will be monitored for emerg… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

In real estate, each consumer, property, and transaction can present unique situations that even seasoned licensees… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate transactions can be overwhelming, especially for consumers new to the process. Previewing forms a licen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Brokers: Does your brokerage fiscal year run on the calendar year? Your fiscal year end accounting forms must be fi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Just a heads up that RECA will be closed Dec 23, 2022 thru Jan 2, 2023 for the holidays. Try to reach out before th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Ready to buy a home? Drafting a budget can help you get a sense of your current monthly expenses and how homeowners… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Did #InternationalMountainDay yesterday get you thinking more seriously about buying your own mountain getaway? REC… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Real estate licensees play an important role in combatting money laundering and terrorist activity financing in Can… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Selling your home? Property size isn’t the only factor buyers consider. The selling price of a home will also depen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

myRECA systems maintenance is scheduled for tonight between 6pm and 9pm. Licensing and Credentialing processes and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Due to winter weather conditions, RECA is closed today for walk-ins. We are still working diligently and will be re… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The December 2022 volume of #TheRegulator Newsletter is now available! Meet the new Chair of RECA's Board, get advi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Looking to get into homeownership so you can celebrate next #MuttDay with a furry friend of your own? A real estate… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA participates in community outreach events, like #CommunityImpactDay at @YYCNewcomers to educate consumers on p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Licensees work with consumers' confidential information as part of every transaction. Brokers should ensure their… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Conditionally licensed condo managers have just two days to enrol in their required courses. Don't risk a licence s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

myRECA services and the public licence search are currently offline. Our IT team is on it! We will notify users whe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

It's #RandomActsofKindnessDay but if you are approached with a mortgage deal that seems too good to be true, be sus… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Alberta Condo Managers: Time is running out on your conditional licence! Your licence could be suspended if you don… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

No course provider is ready to offer the Mortgage Broker Program by the Dec 1st divestment deadline. We anticipate… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The November 2022 #CaseSummaries are now available for download from reca.ca. Review recent decisio… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The deadline for conditionally licensed condo managers to complete required courses has been further extended to Se… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Rather move than clean out your fridge? Whether looking to buy or rent your new home, working with a licensed real… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

#myRECA is back up and running! Does your brokerage have procedures in place for responding to technical issues?… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the #myRECA system. We appreciate your patience while we… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA is closed today for #RemembranceDay2022. For fastest response to your inquiry when we're back, please send an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Licensees must have permission to access any property before doing so. Entering onto or into a property without the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Putting your home on the market soon? If your house was built in 2015 or earlier, talk to your real estate agent ab… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

A University of Alberta researcher says that Albertans with 24-hour-a-day jobs, like farmers and real estate licens… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

You’ve found the perfect home, you have your deposit, and you want to make an offer. Before you do, there are a few… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Condo manager brokers, creating your brokerage policies and procedures manual just got easier! RECA has created a t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Your real property is likely the largest purchase of your life. Make sure you’re ready to buy. Learn about borrowin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

A RECA Hearing Panel cancelled the licence of James Kenneth Knutson. Knutson is not currently licensed to trade in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Adjustments in the market have allowed buyers more flexibility and increased chances they will back out of some tra… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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