RE/MAX Phishing Emails Want to Steal Your Email Login

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Users should be aware of an ongoing phishing email campaign that’s exploiting the RE/MAX brand name in an attempt to steal email login credentials.

According to BarracudaLabs, the attack begins with the user receiving an email inviting them to visit an alleged RE/MAX agent website in order to view properties that are currently listed for sale.

There are multiple email variants going around – all of which are written in very poor English – and they sometimes appear to come from “remax.com” or “remax.net” email addresses.

Subject: Remax Alert Notification
We invite you to check out our available properties. They are affordable,at good locations and we have properties all around the world, You can also buy on mortgage. We also offer buying, Selling,Lease and renting of properties to suite your needs all can be acquired on mortgage.

Please click on the option below to access our available properties.

Click here to continue

Thank you!

Subject: You have 1 new important message

Hello,
Check out the latest and available properties, CLICK HERE.for immediate access.
Please sign on with your email.

Respectfully.

Subject: Real Estate Investment

We invite you to check out our available properties. They are affordable,at good locations and we have properties all around the world, You can also buy on mortgage. We also offer buying, Selling,Lease and renting of properties to suite your needs all can be acquired on mortgage.
To access our available properties please login with your Email and Password by clicking the link below.

Attention: These available properties are only for a limited time, so do not delay – this offer will not last forever.

Click here to continue...

© Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.
RE/MAX, LLC ? is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the Fair Housing Act.
? 2012 RE/MAX, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Subject: New Properties Listed

Hello,

Check out our latest and available properties, CLICK HERE, and log in with your email. Remax Estate. 30% Discount!

Respectfully
Real Estate
Adams Williams Realtor’s.

Additional subject lines used include:

• RE: Check New Properties Around You


• RE: check out this remax listings in your area


• RE: Hot Property Alert!

Each link within the email will direct users to a compromised website that instructs them to select their email provider before presenting them with a dialog to enter their email account login and password. To no surprise, BarracudaLabs researchers warn that any login details provided by the user will immediately be sent off to the cybercrooks.

RE/MAX is aware of this scam and they have posted a warning on their website.

What to Do with RE/MAX Phishing Emails

If you happen to receive one of these phishing emails, it is advised that you:

• Do NOT click on any links embedded in the email.


• Do NOT provide your email address and/or password.


• Report any suspicious e-mails that use the RE/MAX name or logo to abuse@remax.net.


• Delete the email.

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