OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued an alert highlighting resources for financially distressed homeowners and warning homeowners of mortgage-related scams. As Californians continue to face financial hardship due to the impacts of COVID-19, many families have sought assistance in order to avoid foreclosure. In today’s alert, Attorney General Bonta shares resources for homeowners experiencing hardship and provides homeowners with tips on how to identify and avoid mortgage scams.
“COVID-19 has had a dire and lasting impact on the financial well-being of homeowners throughout the state. As families face an immense pressure to make their mortgage payments, many are looking for assistance, and scammers are taking notice,” said Attorney General Bonta. “There are critical and legitimate resources for mortgage relief, such as the California Housing Finance Agency’s California Mortgage Relief Program, that homeowners should turn to for help. Unfortunately, there are also individuals looking to capitalize on this moment of financial uncertainty for their own personal gain by scamming households in need. With today’s tips and resources, I urge California homeowners who are facing financial hardship to apply for help and protect themselves from scams.”
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