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Avoiding an IRS Tax Audit
The necessity of avoiding an IRS tax audit can make the process of filing taxes feel like a minefield. Here are some tips for claiming the right tax deductions, avoiding fraud and hopefully, a tax audit. The tax season is …
Reporting Fraud and Bankruptcy
If you suspect fraudulent transfers in a bankruptcy case, you may have to report the fraud and hope the trustee in the case comes to help you. Q: How do I report a fraudulent bankruptcy after suing our seller? The …
Loan Application and Retirement Plans
Just because you have retirement plans on your mind does not mean you can’t get a loan, but you must be truthful on the loan application. Q: A caller to your radio show recently indicated that he was going to …
Loan Modification Scam: Avoid Companies Offering To Help
Q: This past April my daughter and I entered into a contract with a law firm for a loan modification. We paid $3,500 up front and as of yet have gotten only “it’s in the process.” Or they’re asking for …
Protect Against Mortgage Loan Consolidation Scam
Q: I’m confused about something. I received a notice in the mail recently that my mortgage loan with a big box lender was being modified. Now, I have two mortgages and neither is with that big box lender. But, I …
Locksmith Scams: How To Avoid Locksmith Scams
Recently two random events occurred that led to an interesting discovery. The local phone directory company distributed their newest version of their big thick books that I rarely ever use or even think of. At around the same time, I …
LexisNexis Mortgage Asset Research Institute Releases Mortgage Fraud Report
Early last week, the LexisNexis® Mortgage Asset Research Institute published its 13th Periodic Mortgage Fraud Case Report, which evaluates the current conditions of verified residential mortgage misrepresentation in the country committed by industry professionals, based on data submitted by the …
Seller Disclosure Laws May Allow You to Sue for Fraud or Damages
Seller disclosure laws may allow homeowners to sue for fraud or damages of recently purchased house. Home buyers that discover fraud or damages in new home may be allowed to sue under seller disclosure laws. Homeowners should contact a real estate attorney to discover if they can sue for fraud or damages under seller disclosure laws. After purchasing a house and finding damages a homeowner can sue for fraud under seller disclosure laws.
ICBA Offers Tips to Help Consumers Guard Against Loan Scams
According to the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), there is a very large number of Americans who have fallen prey to scam artists who promise them offers of foreclosure or refinancing assistance. Some fraudulent companies may promise to help avoid foreclosure or refinance your mortgage to a lower rate. It is vital that people recognize these scams and frauds relating to foreclosures and refinancing and that they prevent the fraud before they happen.
Ilyce Glink Show – SCAM ALERT: Retirement Savings – May 16, 2010
Ilyce Glink Show Notes May 16, 2010 – Fraud Alert – Roofing and Homeowners Insurance – Stock Market Update. Today on the show we talked about how scam artists are targeting people who are trying to repair their nest eggs. Hail damage, we took a ton of calls about roofing problems, hail damage and homeowners insurance. We talked about annuities and how the 1,000 point stock market swoon caught people who had sell orders and they got burned financially. Fee only financial planners and how to protect yourself and your assets. Also, what are you really worth? Books and Ebooks – ORDER TODAY!
