Even if you're not currently looking for a mortgage, it's always a good idea to keep your eyes open to what scammers & crooks are up to. Cyber-thieves are attempting to get your financial information by posing as "help". They tell you that your account has been compromised and offer to "fix" the problem. Listed below are three ways they go about their craft:
1. Disputing credit with credit bureaus
2. Falsely claiming identity theft
3. Misusing credit protection numbers.
To read a full description of what these tactics are and what to do to protect yourself, go to the source article at housingwire.com:
