Fraud Prevention

Freddie Mac Seller/Servicers play an important role in preventing, detecting and investigating potential mortgage fraud and other suspicious activity.

Preventing Mortgage Fraud and Other Suspicious Activity

Freddie Mac takes fraud seriously and we believe reducing fraud is everyone’s responsibility. We’re at the forefront of prevention, detection, investigation, reporting and resolution of mortgage-related fraud and other suspicious activity. Seller/Servicers and industry participants are required to report mortgage fraud and suspicious activity through the Tip Referral Tool (TRT^®).

Our Approach

Prevention and Detection – Creating awareness on fraud and suspicious activity
Investigation – Specialized teams dedicated to examining tips and trends
Reporting – Collecting, analyzing and acting on reported tips
Resolution – Enforcing remedies and non-compliance actions

Resources

Report Fraud Tips

TRT is a tool for Seller/Servicers and industry participants (the general public) to report mortgage fraud and suspicious activity and adverse self reporting relating to Freddie Mac-owned loans.

Guide Chapter 3201

Review Guide requirements for fraud prevention, detection and reporting as well as other suspicious activity.

Exclusionary List

The E-List excludes individuals from participating in transactions or doing business, directly or indirectly, with Freddie Mac.