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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)
This documents discusses different types of foreclosure rescue scams.
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   Foreclosure Rescue Scams Video Presentation : Real People, Real Stories: Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams (Separate Website)
An important video about keeping your home created by the Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   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)
This document is a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fact sheet that shows you how to recognize and identify a foreclosure rescue scam.
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