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By Amanda McKellar | April 21, 2021

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Online rental platforms are convenient for renters and landlords, but they're also convenient for fraudsters. Watch… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Rental scams hurt renters & owners. Renters: never provide a deposit without seeing the inside of the property.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

The home hunting process can be overwhelming. Where do you go if you have questions about hiring and working with a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

May 2023 #CaseSummaries are now available. Case summaries are published so licensees can learn how to avoid breachi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Love your family, but tired of tripping over them? Or, maybe you feel like you never see them even though you're al… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Suspect your real estate or mortgage broker, property or condo manager has breached the Real Estate Act or Real Est… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

#myRECA services are currently down. Our IT staff is on the job, and will hopefully have things working again short… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Don't see the harm in getting a friend of a friend to help you sell your house instead of hiring a licensed agent?… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Thanks to all who provided feedback in #RulesReviewPhase1! The Steering Committee will use that feedback to draft p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

So you bought a rental property only to learn the "easy money" comes from a lot of your own sweat equity? If you'… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Don't delay. Have your say! #RulesReviewPhase1 closes tomorrow! You don't need to draft new Rules yourself. Simpl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Licensed professionals can help you navigate the details of buying & selling property, reviewing rental contracts,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

#RulesReviewPhase1 closes May 9th! This is the last week for brokerages to tell us how the Rules could be amended t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Want to take part in #HugYourCatDay but aren't allowed pets where you're renting? If you're thinking about buying… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

We've had reports that some users are experiencing issues processing licensing payments through Moneris on myRECA.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Our systems are back up! Thank you for your patience. twitter.com/RECA/status/16… via @RECA

Our technically inclined folk will be performing systems maintenance ahead of the weekend. The Find a Licensee sea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Attn Brokers: #RulesReviewPhase1 closes May 9th! Tell the Industry Councils how the Rules could be amended to reduc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Can your home be sold without you knowing? It's happened to people in Ontario and it can happen here. Learn how it… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Our online pay system through myRECA is back up and working. Thank you for your patience. via @RECA

We are currently experiencing technical problems with our online pay system through myRECA. We will let you know wh… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Are you financially ready to buy a home? Getting a sense of your current and potential monthly expenses can help… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Selling your home this summer? There's a lot to consider when putting your home on the market. RECA's consumer res… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Professionalism is at the heart of regulatory standards. A professional mindset of its licensees ensures competenc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Whether you're new to the real estate market or you have been buying and selling for years, ensure your real estate… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Looking for a place to put down roots? Find your dream garden (complete with sleeping quarters). Whether it's a h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Reminder for Brokers: #RulesReviewPhase1 closes May 9th. This is your chance to give your brokerages' input on the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Is your agent licensed? Using a licensed real estate agent, mortgage broker, property manager, or condo manager p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

If you work from home and hate your office, it might be time for new #HomeOfficeSpace. A licensed real estate age… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

RECA is closed today for #GoodFriday2023. For fastest response to your inquiry when we're back, please send an em… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Does tomorrow being #NoHouseWorkDay have you dreaming of cleaning fewer bathrooms? Or maybe you're looking for a pl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Wishing you could celebrate #WalkAroundThingsDay literally, but don't have the room? Outgrown your home, but feel o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Are you a renter wondering about how the market operates and where property management companies step in? From reco… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

Fraud Prevention Month ends today, but a licensee's duty to report suspicious transactions is ongoing. If you are… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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

Have you been approached by a person offering great real estate deal? If you don't have it in writing, you don't ha… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… via @RECA

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

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