TALCB Warns License Holders of Phone Spoofing Scam Targeting
Summary
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) has issued an alert warning license holders about an ongoing phone and text spoofing scam. Scammers are falsifying caller ID information to mimic the agency's phone numbers and sending fraudulent texts claiming recipients are being charged with "safety" violations. The agency states it does not use text messages as a method of contact and will never request full Social Security numbers, credit card information, or similar personal information via text or unsolicited calls. The alert includes guidance for licensees to avoid responding to suspicious messages and to report scam attempts as spam.
“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.”
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TALCB published an alert notifying license holders of a phone and text spoofing scam targeting appraisers. Scammers are using falsified caller ID to appear as government officials and sending fraudulent texts claiming recipients face "safety" violations. The agency clarified that it never contacts licensees via text message and will never request sensitive personal information such as full Social Security numbers, credit card details, or bank account numbers during enforcement inquiries. The alert advises licensees to hang up on suspicious calls, delete or flag fraudulent texts as spam, and contact the agency directly through official channels if they have concerns about a legitimate inquiry.
License holders who receive unsolicited calls or texts claiming to be from TREC or TALCB should exercise caution and verify communications through official agency channels before sharing any personal information. The alert also warns of social media impersonators responding to agency Facebook posts and advises the public to block and report such accounts rather than engaging with them.
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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.
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