Foreclosure Scams: How to Protect Yourself
Homeowners in foreclosure are often targeted by scammers, because foreclosure filings are public. Knowing the warning signs is the best protection.
Red flags
- Anyone who guarantees they can stop your foreclosure.
- Requests for payment before any service is performed for a loan modification.
- Being told to stop talking to your lender or attorney.
- Being told to send mortgage payments to someone other than your servicer.
- Pressure to sign your deed over "temporarily" so you can rent the home back.
- Documents with blank spaces, or ones you aren't given time to read.
Protect yourself
- Verify any company before sharing information.
- Never sign anything you don't understand.
- Use free HUD-approved counselors for unbiased guidance.
- Report scams to the Florida Attorney General and the FTC.
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