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The Columbus Dispatch - Thu Nov 26, 4:03 am ET
COLUMBUS Legal trouble, Chapter 11 for computer seller BlueHippo Funding, an electronic sales company accused of violating its settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week.
Vail Valley: Beware of foreclosure scams
The Vail Trail - Wed Nov 25, 7:43 pm ET
When it comes to listening to bold promises on how to avoid foreclosure, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Homeowners desperate for a way to save their homes from foreclosure should beware of phony schemes and fraud that have sprung up in recent years, and seek legitimate help. Scams galore According to the Federal Trade Commission, foreclosure "rescue" professionals and so ...
MoneyGram settles FTC charges related to victims of scams
Santa Paula Times - Wed Nov 25, 4:05 pm ET
MoneyGram International Inc. has agreed to pay out more than $18 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle charges it allowed its operation to be used by scam artists to defraud U.S. victims out of millions of dollars.
Federal Trade Commission Commends McCollum's Proactive Efforts Against Foreclosure Rescue Fraud
WCTV Tallahassee - Wed Nov 25, 12:31 pm ET
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commended Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum for his proactive efforts to combat mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams in Florida.
FTC Order Preserves Competition Lost Through SCI's Acquisition of Palm Mortuary
Federal Trade Commission - Wed Nov 25, 12:19 pm ET
SCI Must Sell its Cemetery Services Assets in the Las Vegas Area
Idaho joins fight against foreclosure fraud
San Francisco Chronicle - Wed Nov 25, 11:55 am ET
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is teaming with federal regulators and 26 other states to get tough on foreclosure rescue fraud. The states and Federal Trade Commission are joining forces in Operation Stolen Hope, a nationwide program that combines law... Federal Trade Commission - Attorney general - Idaho - Business - United States
Idaho attorney general gets tough on foreclosure rescue fraud
KTVB Boise - Wed Nov 25, 11:13 am ET
BOISE -- Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is teaming with federal regulators and 26 other states to get tough on foreclosure rescue fraud. The states and Federal Trade Commission are joining forces in Operation Stolen Hope, a nationwide program that combines law enforcement and public education. Wasden says complaints this year about companies offering mortgage modification services are ...
BlueHippo files for bankruptcy
Baltimore Sun - Wed Nov 25, 10:50 am ET
Company blames its bank; was accused of violating settlement with FTC BlueHippo Funding, the Woodlawn electronic sales company recently accused of violating its settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, has filed for bankruptcy court protection.
Deadline Imminent -- Federal Trade Commission Clarifies New Internet Marketing, Blogging and Affiliate Advertising ...
PRWeb via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 10:33 am ET
Comprehensive interview webinar illuminates FTC (Federal Trade Commission) regulation changes and eases compliance. The FTC recently provided an online, in-depth interview examining the Internet applications of recent changes / additions to the FTC Act with Jim Edwards of Guaranteed Response Marketing, LLC. The expanded interpretation of the regulations goes into effect December 1, so every ...
Kansas Attorney General Continues Fight to Stop Mortgage, Foreclosure Fraud
Kansas City InfoZine - Wed Nov 25, 8:19 am ET
As part of his ongoing effort to combat mortgage and foreclosure fraud, Attorney General Steve Six has joined the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, and state attorneys general to announce “Operation Stolen Hope” the latest in the nationwide effort to crack down on bogus mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification operations.