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   5 Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Scams This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
The Federal Reserve created "5 Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Scams"which is one among many other free mortgage foreclosure resources available to the public. To access other Federal Reserve consumer resources, visit www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo.
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   Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Scams This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Mortgage Bankers Association tips on avoiding foreclosure prevention resuce scams
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   Consumer Tips for Avoiding Consumer Tips for Avoiding (Separate Website)
Comptroller of the Currency Administrator of National Banks outlines the different types of scams that promise to ?rescue? you from foreclosure and which are popping up at an alarming rate nationwide. If you?re falling behind on your mortgage, others may know it, too ? including con artists and scam artists.
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   Foreclosure Rescue Scams:Another Potential Stress for Homeowners in Distress This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
If you think you may be facing foreclosure, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation?s consumer protection agency, wants you to know how to recognize a foreclosure rescue scam and provides this fact sheet to help you idenitfy scams.
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