Foreclosure Scams to Avoid: Protect Your Home & Money - red flags every homeowner should know
Published on 04/25/2025
Scammers Want Your Home (Here’s How They Trick You)
Over 10,000 homeowners get scammed every year. Don’t be next!
6 Dirty Tricks to Watch For
1. The "Upfront Fee" Scam
🚩 "Pay $1,500 first, then we’ll help!"
✅ Truth: Real help is always free from HUD counselors (877-622-8521)
2. The "Fake Government Help" Scam
🚩 Caller says: "We’re from the Federal Home Relief Program"
✅ Truth: Government never calls first—real programs:
- HAMP (loan mods)
- HAFA (short sales)
3. The "Sign Over Your Deed" Scam
🚩 "Just sign these papers to save your home!"
✅ Truth: You might be giving away ownership without knowing it
4. The "Rent-to-Own" Trap
🚩 "Sell to us, rent back, and rebuild credit!"
✅ Truth: 92% get evicted within 2 years
5. The "Bank Error" Lie
🚩 "Your bank messed up—pay us to fix it!"
✅ Truth: Only your lender can correct errors
6. The "Forensic Audit" Rip-Off
🚩 "We’ll find loan mistakes for $3,000!"
✅ Truth: You can demand loan docs yourself for free
🔗 Guide: 7 Legal Strategies to Stop Foreclosure
3 Ways to Spot Scams Instantly
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Check for These Words
- "Guaranteed"
- "Act now or lose everything"
- "Secret program"
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Verify Licenses
- Mortgage help companies must be registered in your state
- Check at NMLS Consumer Access
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The Grandma Test
- Would this offer sound crazy to your grandma?
- Example: "The president just approved a special bailout!"
Remember:
✔ Never pay upfront
✔ Always call your lender directly
📥 Free Download: Foreclosure Scam Survival Guide
- Scam calls to watch out for
- Social media scam alerts
- Foreclosure auction scams
- Bonus: Foreclosure scam redflags checklist
👉 Download Foreclosure Scam Survival Guide
If none of these options work, we may be able to buy your house.
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