Quick Answer: US Legal Network appears to harm consumers through advance fee loan modification scams, as evidenced by a California consumer losing $1,000 to convicted felon Payam Matinvar at Data Services Co. The company allegedly violated federal law by charging upfront fees for loan modifications, which is prohibited under federal regulations.
Consumer Statement:
I was charged an advance fee for a loan modification from a convicted Felon Payam Matinvar
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Date This Problem Happened: February 12, 2015
State You Live in: California
Race/Ethnicity: White
Age Range: 21-35
Total Amount of Fee Paid: $1,000
Company Name: Data Services Co – US Legal Network
Company Address:
9454 Wilshire Blvd 12 Floor
Beverly Hills , CA 90212
Company Telephone Number: (424) 333-1615
Website of Company: uslegalnetwork.com
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