The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning the public not to fall for rental assistance scams. The AG's office has released the following:
Michigan residents warned about rental payment assistance scam
Scammers looking to capitalize on hardship caused by pandemic
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The Federal Trade Commission issued a notice recently to raise awareness of the scheme, which involves scammers offering tenants help paying rent while stealing their personal and financial information. (pixabay.com)
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents to beware of a new scam aimed at those struggling to pay rent.
While Nessel’s office has not yet received complaints of the scam occurring in Michigan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a notice recently to raise awareness of the scheme, which involves scammers offering tenants help paying rent while stealing their personal and financial information.
Flint Home Improvement Fund Offers Low- to No-Interest Loans
Flint residents can now get loans for much-needed home improvements.
Flint homeowners are now able to get low- to no-interest loans to repair, improve, and renovate their homes. The Flint Home Improvement Fund is being managed by the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and is intended for homeowners of all income levels and no collateral is needed for this program.
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Eligible applicants can use the funding for projects including furnace and hot water heater replacement, roof replacement and repairs, kitchen and bath upgrades, deck and porch replacement, and new siding. The program itself is funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and the Comunity Foundation of Greater Flint.