It seems as if there is always some bank, corporation or millionaire out there trying to take advantage of those less fortunate. In fact, this was a huge factor in the housing bubble that contributed to the economic recession that began in 2008. Unfortunately, certain predatory lending practices, such as mortgage fraud, have continuously been on the rise over the past few years. Many Arizonians wonder whether they’re also affected by this rise, and sadly, they may not like the answer.