Foreclosure Rescue Scams: Red Flags and Real Help

Episode By: MilitaryOneSource Series

6 MinutesJuly 19, 2020

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If you are at risk of losing your home because of financial problems, beware of so-called “foreclosure rescue scams” promising to help. In this podcast, Federal Trade Commission Attorney Carol Kando-Pineda describes the warning signs of these types of scams and where to find legitimate help if you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments.

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Contact the Federal Trade Commission if you think you have been a victim of a scam. To get in touch with a credit counselor, contact the Homeowner Preservation Foundation at 888-995-HOPE or www.995hope.org/.

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