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As foreclosure rates
rise across the state, the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office is
launching a public education campaign to keep people faced with
foreclosure safe from scam artists.
The campaign will arm
Tulare County residents facing foreclosure with the knowledge they need
to make informed decisions to safeguard their homes without falling
victim to deceptive practices or services.
“We can’t continue to
let foreclosure fraud happen in Tulare County,” Tulare County District
Attorney Phil Cline said. “When people are in danger of losing their
homes it can be a confusing time. People are desperate for a way out. We
want people to do their homework and ask questions, so they know what
their options are and who they can trust.”
In Tulare County alone,
there were 436 foreclosure filings in the first four months of the year,
compared to 212 in the same period last year — a 105.7 percent increase.
While such figures may continue to rise, the Tulare County District
Attorney’s Office is committed to stopping foreclosure and real estate
fraud.
Tulare County residents
who are facing foreclosure, or those who believe they are victims of
scam artists, should use the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office
Real Estate Fraud Unit and the Tulare County District Attorney’s Web
site as a resource to get questions answered. Call (559) 733-6600 ext.
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