The Loan Modification Scam Alert Campaign

December 4, 2009 by Jennifer Brandt  
Filed under Civic Participation, Violence Reduction

Loan modification scams are proliferating at a rapid pace. Every day, scam artists prey on unsuspecting homeowners who are facing foreclosure. These homeowners are losing thousands of dollars and their homes—lured by the promise of loan modification help. To combat this issue, Congress asked NeighborWorks America® to launch a national public education campaign. The campaign will empower homeowners to protect themselves against loan modification scams, find trusted help and report illegal activity to authorities. NeighborWorks America is working with national, state and local partners on the ground and 235 community-based affiliates. Together, we will alert thousands of homeowners in hundreds of at-risk communities through real-life scam stories, fliers, postcards, e-cards, posters, print advertising, local PSAs, events, word of mouth and social media activity.

We need help from partners like you to reach homeowners in your area with our important information to:

• Alert them about scams
• Help them spot a scam before it’s too late
• Encourage them to report scammers to authorities

Joining the nationwide public education campaign is easy!

Simply access the toolkit of ready-made graphics, creative elements and written materials for distribution in your community. Some campaign materials are downloadable directly from this page, while others will be available on-demand for purchase through the