Athens, GA Homeowners in distress - don't get scammed, foreclosure prevention fraud is rising!

  Foreclosure sign - don't let it happen to you!  (photo credit @respres from Flickr.com)Athens, GA Homeowners in distress - don't get  scammed, foreclosure prevention fraud and scams are increasing!  If you are a homeowner in financial distress and potentially facing foreclosure, people may be knocking on your door trying to steal your home from you.  


Be Wary & Aware!


 
Some banks and mortgage companies send out legitimate "loss mitigation consultants" to knock on your door (especially if you don't take the phone calls from collections department personnel) who are able to assist you with modifying your existing mortgage or making alternative plans like attempting a real estate short sale.  However, it is critical that you verify with your mortgage company or bank that this is truly their representative.  Once of the best ways to do this is to call the customer service number of the company that holds your mortgage and ask for the loss mitigation department.

Take a look a the video below, so that you will understand how these scams work and how to avoid having your house stolen from you through mortgage fraud.

 If you are facing financial hardship, and may be facing foreclosure, it is better for you to be proactive - call your mortgage lender today to discuss your modification options, or call a Real Estate broker who specializes in Athens, GA area short sales today.  Please be careful when someone approaches you about preventing a foreclosure, especially if they "promise" to rent or sale the home back to you!

Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker of Success Realty in Athens, GA 


 
(photo credit: @respres)

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