PodCast Episode

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.

Resources

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/.

This episode is part of the Military OneSource Podcast.

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