Mortgage Fraud Prevention
Fannie Mae is committed to preventing mortgage fraud whether perpetrated by a borrower, a lender, or another person or institution. We offer a variety of resources to help you detect and prevent mortgage fraud.
If you have any suggestions or questions, please contact the Mortgage Fraud Program or your Customer Account Manager.
Report Mortgage Fraud
If you have information concerning mortgage fraud
Phone: 1-800-732-6643
E-mail: Report the information
Remember: E-mail is not a secure communication method; do not send Social Security numbers or financial account information via e-mail.
External Resources
Recent News
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Common Mortgage Fraud Red Flags
Mortgage fraud red flags are inconsistencies in the information presented in an application or a loan file that would cause someone to take a second look to eliminate mistakes or identify misrepresentations. Here are six areas where mortgage professionals should stay alert for red flags.
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Unauthorized Rental Fraud Trends, August 2014
News about unauthorized rental fraud trends.
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Mortgage Fraud is No Game - Usually
Fraud Team's Board Game Is Effective in Training Lenders
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Investment Club Scheme Taps Into REO Market, August 2011
News about Investment Club schemes involving the REO Market.
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Using Credit Profile Numbers and Seasoned Tradelines, June 2011
News about fraud tactics for "credit cleaning" using credit profile numbers and seasoned tradelines.
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Affinity Mortgage Frauds Continue to Thrive, April 2011
New about recent investigations that have identified affinity fraud as an enduring stronghold in fraud schemes.
Red Flags and Helpful Tools
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Anti-Fraud Partnership Training Series
Upcoming Webinars
| Course Title | Date & Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Fraud Prevention: A Tour of Fannie Mae's Fraud Prevention Resources new | Mar. 18 at 3 pm ET | Open |