TG-181: Federal, State Partners Announce Multi-Agency Crackdown Targeting Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Federal, State Partners Announce Multi-Agency Crackdown Targeting Foreclosure Rescue Scams

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Attorney General of Illinois announced new initiatives to coordinate information and resources across agencies to maximize targeting and efficiency in fraud investigations, alert financial institutions to emerging schemes, step up enforcement actions and educate consumers to help those in financial trouble avoid becoming the victims of a loan modification or foreclosure rescue scam.

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	April 6, 2009 TG-181 Federal, State Partners Announce Multi-Agency Crackdown Targeting Foreclosure Rescue Scams The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Attorney General of Illinois announced new initiatives to coordinate information and resources across agencies to maximize targeting and efficiency in fraud investigations, alert financial institutions to emerging schemes, step up enforcement actions and educate consumers to help those in financial trouble avoid becoming the victims of a loan modification or foreclosure rescue scam. All media queries should be directed to The Press Office at (202) 622-2960. Only call this number if you are a member of the media.