Our company
Section 8 Shield is a platform built to protect people from the growing number of housing scams online. We provide tools to verify housing websites, share user-reported scams, and offer resources to educate the public about how to avoid falling victim to fraud.
Mission
- To provide safe, reliable information about protecting yourself from housing scams.
- To empower renters and home seekers with tools to verify websites and report fraudulent activity.
- To collaborate with trusted partners to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
Why Trust Us?
- We work closely with trusted organizations in the housing space like databases and educational brands to make sure our readers always have the best information.
- We have reached over 1 Million Section 8 Applicants to provide them with help on their housing search.
2019Section 8 Shield Begins
Started to protect consumers who have to navigate the challenging housing landscape, Section 8 Shield opens its doors.2020A Rapid Rise in Housing Scams
Shortly after our beginning, housing scams rose to unprecedented levels during 2020. We were immediately in the fight, and able to protect thousands of tenants with our guides and database.20241,000,000+ People Protected
2024 was another landmark year for us, reaching our millionth reader protected. And we're not stopping until Housing Scams are a thing of the past!