Foreclosure
Fraud
Mortgage and Predatory
Lending Fraud and Scams
Federal Trade
Commission
The FTC
deals with issues that touch the economic life of every
American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer
protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of
the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law
enforcement; advances consumers’ interests by sharing its
expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and
international government agencies; develops policy and
research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences;
and creates practical and plain-language educational
programs for consumers and businesses in a global
marketplace with constantly changing technologies.
877-FTC-HELP (382-4357)
www.ftc.gov
U.S.Postal Inspection
Service
Postal Inspectors enforce over 200 federal laws in
investigations of crimes that may adversely affect or
fraudulently use the U.S. Mail, the postal system or postal
employees. (Mail
fraud and Identity fraud)
www.usps.com/postalinspectors/
Better
Business Bureau
The Council
of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for
the Better
Business Bureau (BBB) system. It is dedicated to
fostering fair and honest relationships between businesses
and consumers, instilling consumer confidence and
contributing to an ethical business
environment. You
can use this site to file complaints regarding credit
fraud and also to check on companies that have approached
you with their services.
www.contactbbb.org
Mortgage
Bankers Association
Stopmortgagefraud.com has several features to help you avoid
becoming a victim of mortgage fraud or abusive
lending. You can also report
fraudulent activity here.
http://www.stopmortgagefraud.com/
800-348-3931
U.S.Department of
Justice
To report
Bankruptcy Fraud
http://www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/fraud/index.htm
For a list
of local offices
http://www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/ust_org/office_locator.htm
Mortgage News
Daily To report morgtgage fraud.
www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/Mortgage_Fraud/National_Resources.asp
U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/buying/loanfraud.cfm
Center for
Responsible Lending
www.responsiblelending.org/issues/mortgage/sevensigns.html
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