Consumers all across the State of Florida are being victimized by companies that take their money and promise results, but can do absolutely nothing for them. The agencies that could investigate and shut down these illegal operations could do so, but choose not to. It makes me furious. Just like the epic disaster we have brewing out in the Gulf, the government failed to act and now tragic consequences are the result. It’s time we all step up and demand more accountability from these elected officials. Do Your Part- Report All Examples of Foreclosure Rescue or Mortgage Modification Scams Here:
Florida Department of Financial Services
I have a special place of disdain in my heart for the Florida Bar. The Bar has sat idly by while this foreclosure crisis grips this state and have done very little. Attorneys licensed in this state have set up shady operations and bilked clients out of money—THEY SHOULD BE DISBARRED. Lawyers from out of state have taken millions of dollars from Floridians when they could do little or nothing for them—THEY TOO SHOULD BE DISBARRED. Unfortunately, getting the Bar’s attention often seems hopeless. For what it’s worth, here’s their number, please contact and report improper attorney behavior here:
Matt I read your blog and usually am thankful for your attention to this matter, not today. This is a terrible message Matt. First, If you read the Supreme Courts Decemebr 2009 findings, LAWYERS advertising to help those in foreclosure MOST were collecting money and not doing anything for the consumer. The laws put in place to help, don’t. No honest ethical mortgage broker or lener will now never help a consumer leaving only the unscupolous. I have been in the business since 1989, never had a complaint from a client or lender and started protestering against these industry activity in 2004 long before anyone else. If you want to do a video post, speak about why §501 is absurd. For me to help someone I need upfront money because there are real hard costs like in any loan processes (200 -350). The court are over burdened becasue pros like me have been prevent from fixing a mess that we could fix but won’t because §501 is absurd. Everything should not have to be resolved in court ONLY. 65% of all loans were originated by a broker. The problems arose because the state licensed 10,000 felons, not because all brokers are corrupt. FYI the only client I ever had ask me to help him commit fraud to get a loan was a personal injury lawyer.