Protect Yourself from Mortgage Relief Scams: Tips and Resources
If you are a homeowner at risk of mortgage delinquency or default, foreclosure, loss of utilities or home energy services, or displacement as a result of financial hardship experienced after January 21, 2020, significant resources are and will become available. Among them is the federal Homeowner Assistance Fund: Find out about your state’s program here.
Scammers are taking advantage of homeowners during this time. Below are trustworthy sources of information and links to tips on what to watch out for as you seek help or are approached by companies or individuals offering mortgage relief assistance. Never pay a company or individual upfront for promises to help you get mortgage relief.
Federal Trade Commission
Estafas de alivio para deudores hipotecarios
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
What are mortgage loan modification scams?
¿Cuáles son las estafas de modificación de préstamos hipotecarios?
