FTC Bilingual Newsletter: Tips on Avoiding Foreclosure and Stimulus Scams
In the May issue of ¡Ojo!, the Federal Trade Commission’s bilingual newsletter, you’ll find practical tips and ideas to share important consumer information in your community.
Recognizing Mortgage Foreclosure and Loan Modification Scams
The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening. Learn how to stay away from foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams.
Stimulus Scams: A New Twist on an Old Scheme
An email, online ad, or website says you’re eligible to get an economic stimulus payment. You just have to send back a form or submit one online to get it. But the FTC wants you to know the promise of stimulus money in return for a fee or financial information is always a scam.
Ideas to Reach Out in Your Community
May
Send a Mother’s Day e-card to help Mother’s everywhere stay safe online. Go to www.ftc.gov/mom and www.ftc.gov/madre.
May issue of ¡Ojo!
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/newsletters/ojo/0502.pdf
Recognizing Mortgage Foreclosure and Loan Modification Scams
The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening. Learn how to stay away from foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams.
Stimulus Scams: A New Twist on an Old Scheme
An email, online ad, or website says you’re eligible to get an economic stimulus payment. You just have to send back a form or submit one online to get it. But the FTC wants you to know the promise of stimulus money in return for a fee or financial information is always a scam.
Ideas to Reach Out in Your Community
May
Send a Mother’s Day e-card to help Mother’s everywhere stay safe online. Go to www.ftc.gov/mom and www.ftc.gov/madre.
May issue of ¡Ojo!
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/newsletters/ojo/0502.pdf
