Two scams targeting agents have been brought to our attention.
Scam 1: Several female brokers with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties received texts from a scammer impersonating BHHS Owner Michael Slevin and BHHS office managers. The texts requested "help right away" and asked the recipients to purchase gift cards.

All the texts came from the same number, and the incident has been reported to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office (ECSO). ECSO stated that this has been seen elsewhere in the county.
Scam 2: Reported from the Colorado Association of Realtors®️ late last week.
A scam artist is posing as a high-profile buyer (specifically, requesting showings of million-dollar properties and horse properties).

This scam artist has provided fraudulent checks in large denominations to attempt access to properties prior to closing and has also succeeded in persuading buyer’s agents to pay for hotel accommodations. CAR reports that this con artist has attempted this scam in Grand Junction, Aspen, and Colorado Springs, but could be active anywhere in Colorado. Read more here .
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