Foreclosure Scams

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed October 19, 2015

The thought of losing your home can be devastating. Unfortunately, there are scam artists who use the fear of foreclosure to prey on unsuspecting or uninformed homeowners. Often, these criminals will convince you to give them your mortgage payments and make empty promises to help you get out of debt. Some scam artists offer so-called money-back guarantees of saving your home from foreclosure, others promise help from experienced real estate attorneys. The scam artists then pocket the money and do nothing to help your mortgage. The following articles are intended to help protect you from becoming a victim of foreclosure scams.

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