This Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) advisory highlights (1) common fraud schemes and abusive practices committed by landlords, or individuals posing as landlords (impostor landlords), who are seeking to target current or prospective renters, (2) tips to prevent renter-related fraud, and (3) information on how victims should report fraud. We also cite useful guidance issued by our colleagues in the OIG community with significant expertise in housing and rental fraud.

As the digital landscape evolves and malevolent cyber actors continue to proliferate, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and its grantees are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Since 2018, LSC and its grantees have been the victims of at least 48 cyberattacks, some of which resulted in monetary losses and compromised data. To mitigate the impact of a cyber incident, we strongly urge grantees to establish a comprehensive Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP). By developing and implementing a comprehensive CIRP, grantees can mitigate the impact of security breaches, protect sensitive…

This Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) advisory is intended tohighlight the growing trend of financial fraud committed against the senior citizen population. Seniors are a substantial portion of the United States population and the LSC grantee client base. If affected by the fraud schemes described in this advisory, eligible senior clients may request assistance from your legal aid program. According to the Council on Aging, fraud schemes targeting seniors are costly, widespread, and on the rise. Seniors may become targets because they can be more trusting,…