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Mortgage Fraud a Growing Crime The red-hot housing market has made mortgage scams a growth industry, according to the FBI. An agency study finds the overwhelming majority of losses from real-estate fraud involve collaboration from industry professionals.

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The red-hot housing market has made mortgage scams a growth industry, according to the FBI. An agency study finds the overwhelming majority of losses from real-estate fraud involve collaboration from industry professionals. Madeleine Brand discusses the findings with personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary.