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Loan Modification Assistance – Avoiding the Scams

When rumors of federally funded help for homeowners programs first surfaced in 2008, the wave of predatory loan modification companies skyrocketed. Many unfortunate homeowners, desperately scrambling to save their homes, shelled out large sums of money to fraudulent companies presenting … Continue reading

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Tips for Fighting Fraud

An issue that continues to permeate the loan modification industry is fraud. A Los Angeles-based program called NeighborWorks has just been launched nationwide to further bolster efforts to help people avoid fraudulent companies. Here are a few tips that should … Continue reading

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Fraud Crackdown Focusing on Advance Fee Charges

The FTC has announced that they are looking at the possibility of banning up front – or advance – fees with regards to home rescue programs. It’s a good move. Advance fees represent too much opportunity for fraud as it … Continue reading

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Looking for Help? Avoid These Companies

Anyone searching for loan modification help has to be careful about who they choose to do business with. There are bad companies out there doing things the wrong way. While there are many methods to sniff these companies out – … Continue reading

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