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Local Prosecution of Real-Estate Fraud as a Means to Achieving Social and Economic Justice for Low-Income Victims and Communities: A Case Study
“Save
your home” foreclosure schemes have wreaked havoc on low-income
communities. After considering relevant ethical rules, housing advocates
can help combat foreclosure scams by becoming allies with their local
prosecutors. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has assisted
the low-income communities of Oakland, California, by not only
prosecuting foreclosure scammers but also holding banks accountable for
vacant homes that become the setting for criminal activities.
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