There are a tremendous number of scams out there trying to take advantage of honest people in an unfortunate situation. If you feel like you may have been scammed Making Home Affordable makes the following suggestions:
- First, get the help you need to avoid foreclosure. Contact your servicer immediately or retain the assistance of an experienced Real Estate Broker.
- Contact a HUD-approved housing counselor through the Homeowner’s HOPETM Hotline at 888-995-HOPE (4673).
- To learn about foreclosure rescue or loan modification scams, go to www.LoanScamAlert.org or www.ftc.gov/MoneyMatters. To file a complaint or to get free information on fraud and other consumer issues, call the Homeowner’s Hope Hotline at 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) or contact the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov/consumerprotection or 877-FTC-HELP (4357).