Beware that fake websites are popping up with the intent of gathering your contact information. An example of such a web site is bailout.hud-gov.us/ . Please note that this is not a HUD site, even though it has official looking photos and an official 'government looking' seal.
Paging through this site even shows that they include a consumer alert tab that warns of fraudulent websites. There is absolutely no connection to HUD. Their disclosure page reveals that they are, "....a for profit business....." Consumers beware.
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Just search for any keyword phrase including "HUD" or "FHA" and the SERP will be full of misleading web sites.
The public is not aware.
Vanessa - thanks! that is very valuable information to get out there. There is always someone trying to make a profit off of someone else's hardships!
Scams are everywhere. It's good to spread the word about who these people are. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Vanessa, the site does look kind of official except for the name. Hopefully, consumers know that HUD is the Department of Housing and Urban Development and not the House and Urban Department. Thanks for the heads up.
This is true the only hud site is Hud.gov people need to learn when they start to see variations on thist stuff that is most likely not the real thing
There always seems to be some one trying to scam people from the fear or greed. Thanks for the tip.
Bonner
Good post for the general public. Much danger to watch out for on the net as well as in the world.
Thanks for getting the word out.
Thanks for the "heads-up". There are too many would-be crooks out there in internet land.
Vanessa thanks for the info ....if I ever need help you know I will be calling you...peace zane
As always Vanessa, this is another incredible informative post. I hope consumers are following your posts. They are always so brief and to the point and easy to understand. Thanks again!
Vanessa thankyou again see I new there was a reason I subscrided to your blogg, You are great!
Hi Vanessa - Thank you for the "heads up" on this site. I get so much spam email and generally delete them all; however, these sites are prey to unsuspecting people. I will surely point this out to my clients.
It is amazing how these sites pop up to prey on those that already need help. It is despicable.
Wow everyday it is a new scam. That is terrible!
Thanks for that one, so much trash out there!
Thanks for the great info -- buyers definitely need to be careful on what sites they think are real.