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Spotting and Preventing Predatory Lending

Learn more about the warning signs of predatory lending and your protections as a consumer.

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Avoiding Fraud: What Is Call Spoofing?

Learn how to protect you and your family from call spoofing scams.

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How to Avoid an Illegal Unit During Your Apartment Search

Although it may be difficult to tell whether a rental unit is legal, there are several signs to keep in mind when searching for an apartment.

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Don’t let fraud spoil your move. Learn what moving fraud is, best practices to avoid it and resources to report it.

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Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Fraud

During times of financial hardship, remain especially aware of the common schemes of foreclosure rescue fraud and loan modification scams.

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6 Tips to Help Avoid Rental Scams

Although it is impossible to avoid encountering a fraudulent rental listing, following these tips can help ensure you don’t fall victim to a scammer.

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