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Mortgage Fraud Investigations and Prosecutions UnitThe impact of mortgage fraud reverberates well beyond the dollar amount lost by financial institutions. Homes will often sit vacant for long periods of time, becoming hubs for criminal activity and targets for vandals, all of which continuously erodes the quality of life for those living near the affected properties. Sadly, Illinois ranks amongst the top states where this crime occurs. Recognizing the devastating impact this crime has had on communities, State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has created the Mortgage Fraud Investigations and Prosecutions Unit to lead a targeted response to this epidemic in Cook County. The Unit is devoted solely to handling these complex prosecutions by overseeing long term investigations which often lead to the arrest of multiple defendants.
Part of the Mortgage Fraud Investigations and Prosecutions Unit’s mission will be to take a preventative approach by working closely with business groups and neighborhood organizations to help develop proactive strategies. Prosecutors working in the Unit will be assigned to each of the Community Justice Centers, re-opened last year by State’s Attorney Alvarez, to work with individuals and organizations within the communities they serve. The State’s Attorney’s Mortgage Fraud Investigations and Prosecutions Unit welcomes tips about suspicious activity as well as calls from concerned citizens who may have information about mortgage fraud cases within their own communities. Individuals, as well as those in the home improvement, real estate, and mortgage industries are encouraged to contact the Unit with any information, questions or concerns. Mortgage Fraud Investigations and Prosecutions Unit Phone: (773) 674-2728 Email: mortgagefraud@cookcountyil.gov
Informational Brochure - Mortgage Fraud FBI-Mortgage Fraud Prevention Tips Freddie Mac-Typical Mortgage Fraud Schemes HUD – Don’t Be A Victim of Loan Fraud Circuit Court of Cook County
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