Loan Modification Scam Alert
Caution: Beware of Loan Modification Scams. Know the Signs, Get the Facts.
The red flags include people or companies that:
- Ask for fees in advance
- Guarantee they can stop a foreclosure or get your loan modified
- Tell you to stop paying your mortgage company and pay them instead
For loan modification guidance from a HUD-approved counseling agency or to report a scam, call 1-888-995-HOPE or visit www.LoanScamAlert.org.
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- GAO: Fraudulent, Abusive, and Deceptive Practices Pose Risk to Consumers (PDF)
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