The FBI and the general public are aware of several mortgage aid scams that con artists tried to conduct during the beginning of the housing crisis. The White House posts warnings against many of these at makinghomeaffordable.gov, the federal Foreclosure Prevention Plan Web site. But, of course, the scams are taking new forms every day as con artists try to adapt. Here are some warning signs to watch for.
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ConsumerAffairs.com’s Mark Huffman offers tips for identifying the foreclosure rescue scam.
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Many homeowners having difficulty making their monthly mortgage payments are being targeted by criminals who charge large upfront fees and falsely “guarantee” to rescue a home from foreclosure. In some of the worst cases, homeowners have become victims of identity theft or were tricked into signing away their ownership of a house. Because mortgage rescue scams continue to be a big problem, we offer our latest tips on how to protect yourself. (Audio only)
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