You just bought a house. Or refinanced. Or took out a home equity line. And a week later, a postcard shows up in your mailbox that looks official. It may even appear to reference your lender or loan servicer. It says something like “ACTION REQUIRED” or “Your loan servicing has changed.” It has your loan amount. Sometimes your closing date. It feels real, because it includes information that may be available from public records or other sources. Read more.