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Mortgage Fraud

This week, rates on the 30-year mortgages topped 6 percent, the highest level since last July. But an expensive mortgage isn't the only thing you need to worry about. Mortgage fraud is on the rise. Joining Kai is Bill Matthews, a mortgage expert. He has tips to avoid mortgage mischief.

Mortgage fraud is on the rise. Is there funny-money in your mortgage? (Photo: Christopher Furlong / © Getty Images)

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