HI HB2375

Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to educate consumers about fraudulent mortgage rescue activities targeting homeowners facing foreclosures, liens, or encumbrances.

Establishes criminal penalties and mandatory fines for violations of the Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act, supplementing existing civil enforcement provisions.

Targets scam artists who prey on vulnerable homeowners in financial distress by offering fraudulent foreclosure rescue services.

Deleted a provision requiring deposits of civil and criminal fines into a compliance resolution fund as unnecessary.