Chicago (WFCN) — The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) want to alert people about scammers posing as the organization online.
According to a press release from the IHDA, con artists are currently spreading false information on Facebook regarding a new waitlist for particular homes under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The poster asks victims to attend the IHDA in person or submit information through a phony URL.
Furthermore, a phony Facebook page that mimics the IHDA has been discovered. Always look for a blue checkmark next to the IHDA name to be sure you’re engaging with the legitimate page.
It’s important for anyone in need of assistance with the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program to keep the following in mind:
To find out if Section 8 housing applications are being accepted or how to apply for a waiting list, get in touch with your local public housing authority.
There are no costs for joining a waiting list from housing authorities.
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Never provide your credit card number, Social Security number, or any other private information on a website that you discover online by conducting an internet search.
To find out what local help could be available, get in touch with a housing counseling agency that has been approved by HUD.
Use HousingSearch.org to find affordable housing options in your area.
Reporting a fraud to the authorities should be done as soon as feasible by potential victims.