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How to Protect Yourself from Foreclosure Scams?

You can seek assistance and counseling through the government’s Making Home Affordable Program or look for a government-certified housing counselor near you concerning the foreclosure. Learn more about foreclosure scams and look for the phone numbers for assistance

Do

Figure out your legitimate government-approved mortgage and foreclosure help options.

Don’t

  • Do not fall for rent-to-buy schemes or other mortgage fraud schemes. 
  • Do not send mortgage payments to a company that is not recognized as your loan servicer. 
  • Do not sign any documents before getting them reviewed by a lawyer or independent expert. 
  • Do not halt making mortgage payments. 
  • Never forget that real help from the government is always free. 
  • Avoid sharing your personal information such as social security numbers or bank information. Confirm if the company is legitimate or not and then share information.
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Last Updated: July 6, 2023

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