http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:37:46 -0700 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:45:18 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Finally-Countrywides-Angelo-Mozilo-to-face-the-SEC-for-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner After what seems to be an eternity to jilted investors and an army of employees who lost their jobs, former Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo was denied his request to dismiss charges of securities fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission by U.... loan fraud mortgage fraud loan modifications loan modification scams loan modification fraud Angelo Mozilo mortgage rescue mortgage rescue scams Eric Sieracki David Sambol Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:45:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Finally-Countrywides-Angelo-Mozilo-to-face-the-SEC-for-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Governor-Schwarzenegger-puts-a-bite-into-real-estate-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner Having the inglorious reputation for recording some of the highest foreclosures rates in the country is not the kind of honor that California welcomes. But on October 11, 2009 that all changed when Governor Schwarzenegger signed several new la... loan fraud mortgage fraud real estate fraud loan modifications loan modification scams loan modification fraud mortgage rescue mortgage rescue scams Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:28:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Governor-Schwarzenegger-puts-a-bite-into-real-estate-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Buyer-beware--the-ABCs-of-buying-REOs?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner Home buying and selling patterns are shifting and the San Fernando Valley is no exception. With many short sales failing due to banks not approving offers, most of those homes foreclose and become the property of the lender. This article will explain... REOs REO properties bank-owned properties Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:43:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Buyer-beware--the-ABCs-of-buying-REOs?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d30-California-State-Bar-Association-investigates-attorneys-for-loan-modification-scams?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner Attorneys who fell prey to the siren call of easy money doing loan modifications for homeowners in distress are now finding out that if they didn’t provide the promised services, their law licenses could be at risk.Not only is the California St... loan modifications loan modification scams loan modification fraud foreclosure consultants California State Bar Association Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:21:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d30-California-State-Bar-Association-investigates-attorneys-for-loan-modification-scams?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Safe-Haven-in-Pico-Rivera-accused-of-loan-modification-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner In a story oft-repeated in the California Real Estate Fraud Report, a Pico Rivera-area firm is being investigated for loan modification fraud after targeting distressed homeowners for home modification loans and requiring upfront consulting fees.Your... Safe Haven Your Dreams Come True Inc. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:43:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Safe-Haven-in-Pico-Rivera-accused-of-loan-modification-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d27-United-Commercial-Bank-accused-of-hiding-real-estate-losses?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner United Commercial Bank, a lending institution based in San Francisco and with branches in Sacramento and Citrus Heights, is the focus of an examination by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after an internal investigation found that losses ... TARP Troubled Asset Relief Program Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:29:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d27-United-Commercial-Bank-accused-of-hiding-real-estate-losses?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Motherdaughter-real-estate-agent-team-in-Tracy-arraigned-for-real-estate-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner A mother-daughter team of real estate agents were arraigned September 23 on charges that they defrauded both lenders and home buyers to the tune of $5 million.The two agents, Helen Sotiriadis, 49, and Irene Sotiriadis, 23, appeared in federal court a... loan fraud mortgage fraud real estate fraud Helen Sotiriadis Irene Sotiriadis Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:57:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Motherdaughter-real-estate-agent-team-in-Tracy-arraigned-for-real-estate-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Good-new-for-the-fight-against-real-estate-crime-in-Ventura-County?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner Bad news for those who commit real estate fraud and mortgage fraud in Ventura County: the Ventura County District Attorney's Office has just received almost $1.7 million in federal stimulus money to fight real estate crimes.As a result of this good u... loan fraud mortgage fraud real estate fraud Greg Totten Gregory D. Totten Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:37:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Good-new-for-the-fight-against-real-estate-crime-in-Ventura-County?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Indictments-in-100-million-hard-money-loan-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner A pair of Monterey businessmen have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud and securities fraud.David Arthur Nilsen, 58, surrendered to authorities in San Jose, but Manoel ... hard money fraud Cedar Funding David Arthur Nilsen hard money loan fraud Manoel Antonio Errico Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:25:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Indictments-in-100-million-hard-money-loan-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Wells-Fargo-does-the-right-thing--fires-callous-VP?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner Talk about dancing on somebody’s grave or fiddling while Rome burns.Americans are sick to death of reading news articles about banking executives who are still receiving huge bonuses after running their businesses into the ground and being bail... Wells Fargo Cheronda Guyton Premiere Asset Service Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:05:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Wells-Fargo-does-the-right-thing--fires-callous-VP?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d11-How-to-stop-loan-modification-scams--now?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner On September 10, 2009, California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown met local residents and community activists at a town hall meeting organized by Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon at Mission College in Sylmar. The purpose of the meeti... loan fraud loan modifications loan modification scams loan modification fraud foreclosure fraud Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:04:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d11-How-to-stop-loan-modification-scams--now?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Attorney-General-Brown-files-criminal-charges-against-mortgage-brokers?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner This is a news story, that if proven true in the courts, sets a new milestone in hubris and anti-social behavior by three licensed real estate professionals towards the public. When you read what has been alleged, perhaps you will wonder as I do how ... loan fraud loan modifications loan modification scams loan modification fraud elder financial fraud ALG Inc. Michael McConville Garrett Holdridge Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:39:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Attorney-General-Brown-files-criminal-charges-against-mortgage-brokers?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m8d31-The-truth-about-loan-modifications?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner In the past 6 months, there have been a number of articles in this column touching on the subject of the foreclosure process: everything from the default notice (NOD), to loan modifications, short sales and the plethora of scams involving all three. ... loan modifications Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:01:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m8d31-The-truth-about-loan-modifications?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Appraiser-in-Crisp-and-Cole-case-surrenders-his-license?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner In a case with many victims, but a long, expensive investigation that has yet to yield a prosecution, another party has given up his license.Gary L. Killian was the appraiser used by Jennifer Crisp, wife of Crisp and Cole principal David Crisp to pur... loan fraud appraisal fraud mortgage fraud bank fraud Gary Killian Crisp and Cole Jennifer Crisp Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:50:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Appraiser-in-Crisp-and-Cole-case-surrenders-his-license?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Class-action-lawsuit-against-Wells-Fargo-for-HELOC-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner Wells Fargo Bank is the target in a new class action lawsuit that accuses the mega-bank of fraudulently claiming that the property values of its customers had declined and using that as a pretense to shut off home equity lines of credit (HELOCs).Home... Wells Fargo HELOC Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:46:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Class-action-lawsuit-against-Wells-Fargo-for-HELOC-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Convictions-and-an-acquittal-in-closelywatched-Beveral-Hills-real-estate-fraud-ring?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner In a case that is symbolic of the unbridled greed of the real estate and mortgage industries in the past 10 years, former Beverly Hills real estate agent Kyle Grasso and real estate appraiser Lila Rizk were convicted on multiple federal charges of ba... loan fraud appraisal fraud mortgage fraud real estate fraud bank fraud straw buyers Joseph Babijian Kyle Grasso Lila Rizk Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:50:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Convictions-and-an-acquittal-in-closelywatched-Beveral-Hills-real-estate-fraud-ring?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Nononsense-Orange-County-DA-combats-real-estate-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner Speaking at a foreclosure prevention workshop last week, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas and Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Henderson, made it clear that their latest mission is to crack-down on real estate fraud.Once the epice... mortgage fraud real estate fraud loan modifications loan modification scams loan modification fraud foreclosure fraud mortgage rescue mortgage rescue scams Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:03:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Nononsense-Orange-County-DA-combats-real-estate-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Notary-fraud-results-in-arrests-in-San-Bernardino-County?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner Why would a real estate professional risk their license and their freedom to make literally, a few dollars?Apparently that's what Christi Fry, aka Christi Martin, might have done. Fry, of West Covina, was arrested at Seller's Choice Escrow earlier th... escrow fraud Notary Fraud Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:48:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Notary-fraud-results-in-arrests-in-San-Bernardino-County?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Real-estate-professionals-sued-in-Paso-Robles-for-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner In yet another civil lawsuit, builder Fred Machado and hard money lender Don Vaughn have been accused of conspiring to commit fraud with malice.San Miguel resident Lorraine Cagliero’s lawsuit accuses Vaughn, a president of Country Financial, of... loan fraud mortgage fraud real estate fraud Country Financial Don Vaugh hard money fraud Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:21:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Real-estate-professionals-sued-in-Paso-Robles-for-fraud?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m7d24-California-Attorney-General-busts-mortgage-rescue-firms?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner Have you ever wondered what happened to the companies and individuals that handed out subprime loans, earning themselves fees and commissions in the billions while setting the stage for the largest economic crisis in the United States since the Great... loan modification scams loan modification fraud mortgage rescue U.S. Homeowners Assistance Home Relief Services U.S. Foreclosure Relief RMR Group Loss Mitigation mortgage rescue scams Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:51:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2965-LA-Fraud-Examiner~y2009m7d24-California-Attorney-General-busts-mortgage-rescue-firms?cid=exrss-LA-Fraud-Examiner