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-Biden phone banking in battle to save re-election bid

-AOC endorses Biden

-Trump drops major hint about VP pick

House Democrats are still at odds with each other over how to handle President Biden's re-election campaign after a closed-door meeting on Tuesday morning, as concerns grow over his viability as a candidate and his mental fitness for office.

Left-wing lawmakers were largely evasive when leaving the meeting at Democratic National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill, telling crowds of reporters they had "no comment" on what went on. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., avoided reporters by departing through an alternate entrance.

Others who have publicly expressed concerns about Biden's candidacy said they did so during the meeting as well. Democrats who spoke with Fox News Digital characterized those discussions as "respectful." …Read more

'QUESTIONS THAT NEED TO GET ASKED': Warner says questions are being raised on Biden candidacy after seeking meeting on 'path forward' …Read more

'MUST DO MORE': Patty Murray pressures Biden after discrediting report on his decline …Read more

'MORE THAN JUST ONE MAN': Ex-Obama official defends keeping Biden at top of ticket …Read more

'HIGHLY DOUBTFUL': Experts reveal VP Harris's role in 25th Amendment and how would it work to remove Biden …Read more

DEMS COME HOME: Biden 'working the phones' in battle to save re-election bid …Read more

'YOU'VE HAD MY BACK': Biden courts Congressional Black Caucus in virtual meeting amid party turmoil …Read more

'I SUPPORT HIM': AOC endorses Biden's re-election campaign: 'The matter is closed' …Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Longtime Sen. James Inhofe dead at 89 …Read more

'LEGACY' IN DOUBT: Third in line to presidency calls on Biden to 'seriously consider' the future …Read more

BLUE WALL OF SILENCE: House Dems calling on Biden to step aside won't say if they'll back him as nominee …Read more

TRUMP DROPPING HINTS: Trump lets loose major hint on his running mate, and timing of announcement …Read more

TURNING UP THE VOLUME: Trump and his allies turn up the volume on Biden amid Democratic turmoil following disastrous debate …Read more

'I UNDERSTAND THE EMOTION': Harris defends anti-Israel protests amid speculation of presidential run …Read more

'PAINFUL DECISION': Where they stand: Dems who have called for Biden to drop out, expressed concern …Read more

'EXTREME RISK': Homeland Security has given Yemeni nationals an extension to stay in the US, raising security concerns …Read more

'THE RECORD IS CLEAR': Nixon Foundation fires back at Dem mayor for blaming deceased president for skyrocketing gun violence …Read more

'CONCISE': Party's blueprint is readable for everyday Americans says GOP platform chair …Read more

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There’s a reason business scams are so pervasive. Criminals are looking for the most bang (money) for their buck (effort). That’s why it shouldn’t surprise any of us that homeowners are a new target.

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So much of the home-buying process is going digital, and that means moving around large sums of money. Scammers have found their way in, targeting both homeowners and those buying and selling.

POLICE WARN HOMEOWNERS OF 'OUT OF TOWN' SCAMMERS TRYING TO SELL, RENT VACATION PROPERTIES THEY DON'T OWN

It can happen to anyone

A Minnesota woman recently received a shocking phone call about her husband’s dirty financial affairs. He had an unpaid loan from years ago, and the caller told her they were putting a lien against their home.

The mystery caller gave the woman a case number and a phone number to call for more details. She did, and got even more details about the supposed loan.

Her husband was adamant he never took out a loan, though. Luckily, this woman was smart. She called her county recorder, who said there was nothing on record against their property. 

It was all a scam, and homeowners across the U.S. are falling victim.

Who’s a target?

If you own a home, you’re a target. Plain and simple.

One of real estate scammers’ favorite tricks is to scare victims into thinking they owe money. The only way to keep their property? Pay up right now!

YOUR CAR IS A TARGET — DON’T GET HACKED OR DUPED

Lenders will secure loans with liens that give them a claim to your property if you don’t make payments. But the good news is there’s always a paper trail. (I share how to find that below.)

Scammers also target homeowners at risk of foreclosure. They'll reach out with promises to save the day if the victims can just fork over some cash. They may even call up homeowners and convince them to refinance their homes. 

Buying a home? 

Crooks are out for you, too. They'll create fake real estate listings and trick you into paying a deposit. They may pose as an escrow company and ask you to wire money.

This just happened to a New Jersey couple who were duped out of $32,500 in the process of buying their dream home. Scammers faked an entire email thread with their lawyer, the seller's lawyer and the real estate agent. The couple wired the down payment, their savings, to crooks. 

If you’re wondering how anyone could fall for this, it was incredibly easy. The scam email addresses were one letter off from the real ones. 

The lesson here: Always, always triple-check email addresses to make sure they match the rest of your correspondence.

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The best way to protect yourself from property fraud is to be proactive. Some counties offer free alerts via email, voicemail or text when a land document (like a deed) gets recorded with your name on it.

10 VOICE SCAMS TO WATCH OUT FOR – AND YOUR QUICK ACTION PLAN

Unfortunately, there isn’t a comprehensive centralized directory to find the service for any county, but you have a few options:

Have a friend thinking about buying or selling a home? Don’t let them be a victim. Share this story to keep them safe!

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