A flyer has been circulating on social media advertising assistance with applying for Section 8 funding. The flyer and website 'www.govassistance[dot]org' are NOT legitimate.
The scam aims to take advantage of unwitting applicants to obtain their personal information and facilitate fraud. An example of the flyer can be found here.
IndianaHousingNow.org is a housing locator service, launched across the state of Indiana in 2006. Sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, IndianaHousingNow.org provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to best fit their needs. The service can be accessed at no cost online 24 hours a day or through a toll-free, bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844, available M-F, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm EST.
The fast, easy-to-use FREE search lets people look for rental housing using a wide variety of criteria and special mapping features. Housing listings display detailed information about each unit. The service also provides links to housing resources and helpful tools for renters such as an affordability calculator, rental checklist, and information about renter rights and responsibilities.
Property owners and managers, including Housing Authorities and private landlords, can use this service to manage their property listings FREE of charge. Listings can include pictures, maps, and information about nearby amenities. Property owners and housing authorities can register and manage their listings online or via phone and fax.
IndianaHousingNow.org is powered by Emphasys Software and supported by our toll-free call center.
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