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Msg #649439
5 replies | FLORIDA NOTARIES | By Yoli/CA on 10/9/24 10:20am
Hope all of you have moved out of Milton's way and stay safe. Please report in as you can. Prayers for you and your families.
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| Msg #649431
2 replies | United States Notary Association | By James Swofford on 10/8/24 10:46pm
Has anyone heard of this company?
They are trying to recruit me to pay them to get me jobs.
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| Msg #649427
6 replies | insulting message from service stink | By Mills Mobile Notary Service on 10/8/24 6:30pm
Got message from Service stink saying volumes are up, and they want to make sure I stay busy, yeah sure. They asked that I review my rate structure with them and lower it so they can make more money on this increased volume and I make less. Their packages tend to be huge, with scan backs AND be sure to drop the same day. Always been one of my unfavorite services and suddenly feel like raising my rates with them just to spite them. I know volumes are up and they need me more than ever, since there is lots of work. Someone should explain the the law of supply and demand to them.
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| Msg #649422
4 replies | All-in-one dual tray printer recommendation | By  LynnNC on 10/8/24 3:32pm
My Brother all-in-one printer that I have had for 15 Years has died on me. I am looking for all-in-one dual tray printer recommendations. Preferably one with a legal size flat bed.
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| Msg #649416
8 replies | Reinventing myself, once again. | By Alz on 10/7/24 7:21pm
This phenomenon appears to show up in my life every blue or so. Thus, I’m at the point, that I want to do something lightly different, yet in the same vein, i.e. show up, perform a service, and get in the wind. Sorry, I’m not prepared share "It", just yet...if ever.
Shout out to Yoli, for your sage advice.
Don’t get me wrong, I love, love, love this business and my role in it. Unfortunately, much has changed and continues to change… I’m not a fan, but I’m not quite ready to say, “Au revoir (À plus tard), Arrivederci (Ciao), Sayonara (Ja nee), Dasvidaniya (Poke), Auf Wiedersehen (Tachuss), Adios (Chao), Namaste.
In the interim, I see myself monetizing my skills, abilities, likes, dislikes, etc., that I’ve learned from the existing business and other past endeavors. I believe all of this is going to aid me with the reinvention. Any advice from the professionals would be most welcome.
The truth of the matter is the NSA\LSA\MNP\EIEIO business has spoiled me rotten. IMJS
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| Msg #649413
2 replies | Cloud Signings | By David Everett on 10/7/24 3:13pm
I would never use this company again, I traveled roundtrip 2.5 hours, got halfway thru signing and client refused to sign, saying terms were wrong. So, I asked about my compensation, they said Accounting would decide???? They are ignoring me, going on 45 days. Time to call the title company and let them know how they have been treating me.
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| Msg #649411
1 replies | Cloud Signings | By David Everett on 10/7/24 3:11pm
I would never use this company again, I traveled roundtrip 2.5 hours, got halfway thru signing and client refused to sign, saying terms were wrong. So, I asked about my compensation, they said Accounting would decide???? They are ignoring me, going on 45 days. Time to call the title company and let them know how they have been treating me.
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| Msg #649398
8 replies | Expecting a check from area affected by Hurricane Helene? | By Yoli/CA on 10/4/24 12:23pm
http://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/business/welcome.htm
I had a signing on 9/20th for a TC located in Clearwater, FL. They're always good about paying. Without thinking about it, on 10/1st, I made the insensitive move to inquire about payment. That same day, they responded saying check had been mailed out on 9/24th but is probably delayed due to Helene.
If you're expecting a check from a company in the affected areas, you may want to allow additional time for delivery. IMO, this is one time when it behooves us to be patient and understanding.
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| Msg #649396
4 replies | Notarizations in an American embassy in China | By JustANotary on 10/3/24 4:23pm
The seller of a property says they can't sign because their passport (probably Chinese passport) is expired. But I would think that embassies can use two witnesses just as we do in California. Or, do embassies let you use local ID, like a Chinese DL or ID card? Does anyone have experience with this?
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| Msg #649386
3 replies | CA Notary Services in Santa Ana, CA | By Yoli/CA on 10/1/24 3:33pm
Cursory research shows Yelp listing that they're in Santa Ana, CA and that they were founded in 2004. Very little internet info -- at a quick search. I don't see them in SC. Scheduler is Nikki Papcun, Operations Manager.
Received a SD offer of "Standard Loan Package" in my town to sign today (10/1st) time TBD with scan backs within 4 hours of appointment time. Pay: $75.00.
Had never heard of them. Offered pay is greatly below my base fee so I countered and not holding my breath. 
If someone's worked with them, please list them in SC and code them nationwide. Thanks!
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| Msg #649384
1 replies | NNA background check | By Jayhawk/KS on 10/1/24 1:27pm
I'm having trouble getting ahold of NNA to get my background check. Anyone have a number or webite address.
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| Msg #649372
6 replies | Notaries Advertising themselves as Notario Publico | By Vegyes/VA on 9/29/24 7:56pm
How many of you are seeing notaries show they're a notario publico in their ads?
I'm seeing a lot in my area. In case you don't know, it's not legal to advertise as one because it means a lawyer in some South American countries. You can report them to the Secretary of State, who sends them a warning letter. I found that even a courier near me is advertising that. They can lose their commission or get fined. I take it seriously because some people may actually rely on them for legal advice.
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| Msg #649356
13 replies | NNA | By Daniel Downing on 9/28/24 11:31am
I was very curious about the NNA, I've noticed their 'enhance' effort to sell products and started wondering if they are a for profit company (they claim they are non-profit), so I checked the CA state corp web site and noticed many NNA listings. This made me wonder if some of the NNA corps are for profit and if so, who is making money off of us NSAs/Notaries?
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| | Msg #649342
8 replies | The Opal Group | By Michael Mallia on 9/26/24 8:38am
Has anyone heard of them. They contacted me about 2 weeks ago to be an officiant for a vowel renewal. I have been a Notary for over 40 years and have never come across this before. They also just contacted me to notarize 2 affidavits in my area. they will pay $50 and will only pay by Zelle, CashApp, PayPay or direct bank deposit. Sounds like a scam.
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| Msg #649331
11 replies | Prestige Inc. | By Bravo on 9/25/24 2:03pm
Has anyone had any experience with them?
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10 replies | Question about Preliminary Title Reports | By Alz on 9/24/24 7:09pm
I'm curious. Is this something that only Title/Escrow Companies have access to? Or can the general public at large request them via the Internet, Cloud, or Database.
I know that Google is my friend and is considered a secondary form of education; however, I would really like to hear from a human being. IMJS
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| Msg #649314
1 replies | FROM THE NNA: | By walthtz on 9/23/24 11:17am
Forged notarization leads to indictment of Missouri woman in scheme to defraud Graceland
By Phillip Browne on September 18, 2024
Elvis Presley's home, Graceland
In one of the most high-profile cases of attempted property and Notary impersonation fraud, a Missouri woman has been indicted in an elaborate scheme to steal ownership of Elvis Presley’s famed Graceland estate, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, was charged in Shelby County, Tennessee, with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft after she allegedly attempted to claim the iconic property through forged loan documents and fabricated identities, according to the indictment. A highly questionable notarization prompted a Tennessee judge to halt the Graceland foreclosure proceedings last May, which blew the case wide open.
Findley is believed to have used a web of fakes and forgeries in her suspected scam, including a phony company, a pile of fraudulent documents, multiple aliases of people who don’t exist, forged signatures — including the late Lisa Marie Presley’s—and the stolen signature and seal of a real Florida Notary who had nothing to do with the case.
U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz of the Western District of Tennessee emphasized the seriousness of the case in a public statement, calling Graceland a national treasure. “This defendant allegedly used a brazen scheme to try to defraud the Presley family of their interest in this singularly important landmark,” he said. “Of course, all homeowners deserve to have their property protected from fraud, and the Department of Justice will vigorously prosecute anyone who commits financial crimes or identity theft.”
According to the indictment, Findley concocted a plan to claim that Lisa Marie Presley, the late daughter of Elvis Presley, borrowed $3.8 million from her firm, Naussany Investments and Private Lending LLC, and used Graceland as collateral. Authorities claim the company was fictitious, and Findley falsely stated that Presley’s loan went unpaid, leading to foreclosure proceedings.
Findley then reportedly forged the signatures of both Lisa Marie Presley and a Florida Notary to create fraudulent loan documents dating back to 2018 — five years before Lisa Marie Presley’s death in 2023. Findley also used multiple aliases, including “Lisa Holden” and “Lisa Howell.”
In May, a Tennessee judge blocked the Graceland foreclosure sale after actress Danielle Riley Keough, the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, alleged the entire case was fraudulent. Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins ruled in favor of the Presley family, stating that “The Notary has sworn that the Notary did not notarize the signature of Lisa Marie Presley on the deed of trust, which brings in the question as to the authenticity of the signature and indeed the deed of trust as being a fraud.”
Specifically, on the notarization, it is claimed that the Presley loan documents were notarized by Florida Notary Kimberly Philbrick in May of 2018. But there are two signs the notarization was potentially fraudulent.
First, the certificate language reads that the documents were acknowledged before a Notary “by means of ( ) physical presence or ( ) online notarization.” Remote Online Notarization was not authorized in Florida until 2020, making it unlikely the documents were notarized in 2018.
Second, Philbrick stated in an affidavit that she did not perform the notarizations. “I have never met Lisa Marie Presley, nor have I ever notarized a document signed by Lisa Marie Presley,” she wrote in the affidavit. “I do not know why my signature appears on this document.”
The case underscores why Notaries today are more important than ever in their role to authenticate identities, lend trust to transactions and prevent fraud. It also highlights the need for increased vigilance among Notaries, industries and the public in verifying the legitimacy of notarial acts and ensuring that all parties involved in property transactions are protected from fraud.
Phillip Browne is Vice President of Communications at the National Notary Association.
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| Msg #649312
4 replies | Loan signing 9/19/24 | By Julia McHale on 9/23/24 11:00am
Wanted to share this and get your comments. This was an out of state refi. Got to signing table and signer says his first name is spelled wrong. His lender advises him to sign his correct name, cross through the misspelling, print his correct first name and initial on all of the loan and title docs, and there were quite a few. Signer agreed to do that. Lender says they will address the issue in post-closing. Lender is going to assign the rights to another lender. I spent 16 years in escrow and title and never would a lender accept docs with cross throughs. Have times changed that much? Not to mention I had to amend each notary block to show state, county and correct first name spelling, and there were quite a few. Have a nice day!
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