Alert: Scammers Spoofing TREC and TALCB Phone Numbers With Fake Texts, Calls

The Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board will never text you.

The agency has received reports of text and call spoofing-a method where scammers deliberately falsify the caller ID to mimic a real government number. A recent example includes texts to license holders claiming they are being charged with "safety" violations. These scams are intended to obtain details they could use to gain access to your identity or your accounts, like bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, or other important information.

TREC and TALCB Will Never Text You

The agency does not use text messages as a method of contact. If you receive a text that appears it is from the agency, do not respond and report the message as spam.

How TREC and TALCB Contacts You About Enforcement Matters

The agency uses email to provide notice about a complaint and does not notify via text. In addition, the agency will never ask you for your full Social Security number, credit card information, or similar personal information when contacting you about an enforcement matter.

A Note About Social Media

We have noticed imposters responding to Facebook comments on our posts stating they are affiliated with the agency offering help if you send them a direct message. Do not respond and block these individuals. The agency only communicates using its official channels and not through individuals' profiles.

What to Do if You Get a Suspicious Message

If you receive a suspicious text, phone call, or any other message from someone who claims to be from the Texas Real Estate Commission or Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, follow these tips:

• Do not share personal information such as Social Security numbers, mother's maiden names, passwords, bank or credit card numbers, or any other information.
• Use caution if you are being pressured for information immediately.
• If you get an inquiry from someone who says they represent the agency, hang up, delete, or flag as spam and reach out to the agency directly.