(RECAP: The real estate crisis that began in 2007 brought with it a whole new industry of loan modification and foreclosure rescue scams that have become a major problem for both homeowners and law enforcement across the country. These scams are often successful because these stressed out homeowners they defraud are often desperate to save their homes. This makes them the perfect target for white-collar crooks. The best way to avoid these scams is for people to simply educate themselves on what to look out for.)