FTC Release: FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Mortgage Assistance Relief Operation that Targets Homeowners

Dow Jones
Jun 18

Defendants allegedly misled consumers into paying unlawful upfront fees by claiming their mortgage relief program was associated with the federal CARES Act

At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a U.S. district court in California has temporarily halted an allegedly deceptive mortgage assistance relief operation that claims it can provide mortgage relief assistance under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to lure and scam homeowners.

View Press Release: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/06/ftc-sues-stop-deceptive-mortgage-assistance-relief-operation-targets-homeowners

 

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June 17, 2026 12:06 ET (16:06 GMT)

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