Staying Safe from Housing and Money Scams

Imesasishwa 29/9/2026

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Identify rental scam tactics including fake listings, pressure to pay fast, and landlords who cannot show the unit
Apply safe rental practices: see the unit in person, verify ownership, get a written lease, use traceable payments
Recognize homeownership traps including foreclosure-rescue scams, predatory loans, and contract-for-deed risks
Understand why upfront fees for credit repair or Section 8 waitlist are red flags — legitimate help is always free
Know official Minnesota and federal contacts to verify offers and report fraud

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A practical guide for immigrant community members in the Twin Cities to recognize and avoid housing and financial scams — renters, homebuyers, and newcomers learn free official resources and red flags.

Kilichomo ndani· masomo 15

1Immigrant-Targeted Fraud
2Rental Scam Red Flags and Safe Rules
3Knowledge Check Quiz
4Should You Send a Deposit via Zelle?
5Is This a Foreclosure Scam?
6Is This a Rental Scam?
7Verify Before You Pay
8Credit-Repair and Payday Traps
9Where to Report and Get Help
10Is This a Safe Loan Offer?
11Homeownership and Lending Traps
12How Rental Scams Work
13Why This Guide Matters
14Should You Pay With Gift Cards?
15Verify Before You Pay

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