Reply by Cari on 7/1/09 6:18pm
Msg #294248
oh I know! In doing some research online, I found this...
They called me today and because of all the negativity from this board, in that they are dead beats, low ballers, no-pay, etc., I told them I'd be happy to work for them, if they PAY IN ADVANCE...she said she'd call me back...hmmm....never did...I wonder why....
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Reply by Mae/TX on 7/1/09 11:09pm
Msg #294294
Re: oh I know! In doing some research online, I found this...
I received my first call from them last week. However, when I called the client to confirm, they didn't seem to know that they were closing. They cancelled.
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Reply by PAW on 7/2/09 7:58am
Msg #294339
No work in Florida ...
Active Public Consumer-Related Investigation
The case file cited below relates to a civil -- not a criminal -- investigation. The existence of an investigation does not constitute proof of any violation of law.
Case Number: L09-3-1110
Subject of investigation: 21st Century Legal Services, Inc.
Subject's address: 9507 Business Center Drive, Building 7, Suite "B" Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
Subject's business: Foreclosure Rescue
Allegation or issue being investigated: FSS 501.1377, Violations involving homeowners during the course of residential foreclosure proceedings.
Subject's position: Aware of ongoing investigation
AG unit handling case: Economic Crimes Division in Orlando, Florida
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Attorney General [FL] Bill McCollum News Release
May 8, 2009
Media Contact: Sandi Copes
Phone: (850) 245-0150
Attorney General Sues Orlando Loan Modification Company for Foreclosure Fraud
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against an Orlando loan modification company alleging the company was committing foreclosure rescue fraud. Three Angels Community Action Network and company president Sherrard A. Haugabrooks are named in the lawsuit filed today in Seminole County Circuit Court. The lawsuit specifically alleges violations of Florida’s Foreclosure Rescue Law, §501.1377.
Members of the Attorney General’s Economic Crimes Division, working as part of the Attorney General’s Mortgage Fraud Task Force, began investigating Three Angels Community Action Network in February 2009. The company allegedly charged homeowners an up-front fee generally equal to a monthly mortgage payment prior to providing loan modification services. The lawsuit further states the company’s client contracts did not contain the contractual disclosures required by Florida’s Foreclosure Rescue Law, a 2008 legislative priority of the Attorney General.
The Attorney General’s Office has received over 15 complaints about the company, which also does business as 3ACN; US Loss Mitigation Services of FL, Inc.; Appraisal Technology and Valuation Inc.; and 3ACN Loss Mitigation Services, Inc. The lawsuit alleges violations of Florida’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, violations of Florida’s Foreclosure Rescue Act, and misleading advertising.
Florida Statute §501.1377, protects homeowners who are in foreclosure or nearing foreclosure from companies offering potentially fraudulent foreclosure “rescue” services. Specifically, the statute governs companies providing foreclosure-related rescue services including loan modification and short sale services. These companies are prohibited from charging homeowners an up-front fee for these services and must provide homeowners with a written agreement.
The Attorney General’s office continues to review the practices of many companies providing foreclosure-related rescue services to ensure that they are in compliance with the new law. Homeowners should exercise caution when seeking help to prevent mortgage foreclosure. Homeowners should first attempt to negotiate with their lender before turning to outside help.
Consumers affected by these or other practices should visit the Attorney General’s website, http://www.myfloridalegal.com/mortgagefraud, or call the Attorney General’s fraud hotline at 1-866-9-NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226). A copy of the lawsuit is available online at: http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/JFAO-7RUMEQ/$file/3ACNComplaint.pdf. A copy of an affidavit form with instructions is available online at: http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/JFAO-7RUME6/$file/3ACN.pdf.
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