California residents who read Forbes Dec. 20, 2023 to June 11, 2026 could get $32-$189 (plaintiffs’ estimate). No receipt needed. File by Nov. 9.
California’s DFPI is actively hunting deceptive debt settlement companies — and the junk mail you almost threw away could start an investigation.
American Debt Protection (Irvine CA, Jan 2026) — brand new company, no BBB listing, no accreditations found. Research guide before you enroll.
Wells Fargo will pay $56.85 million for allegedly misreporting California mortgage borrowers’ CARES Act forbearance status to credit bureaus. No claim form is needed — eligible borrowers get checks automatically after final approval in April 2026.
California Assembly Bill 578 requires food delivery apps to give actual refunds to your original payment method for wrong, missing, or undelivered orders. The law also mandates fee transparency, tip protection, and human customer service access.
Quick Answer: Yes, unsecured creditors can potentially force the sale of a home in California through a Writ of Execution after obtaining a judgment and lien. However, California’s homestead exemption protects up to $600,000 in home equity for homeowners over 55, which may shield this person’s nearly-paid-off home from forced sale.“Dear Steve,I lost my job …
Quick Answer: California’s new foreclosure protection laws represent significant reality, not myth, by becoming the first state to ban dual tracking and robo-signing while allowing lawsuits with up to $50,000 civil damages. These measures provide the nation’s strongest consumer protections against improper foreclosure practices.According to the L.A. Times, California legislators have passed new laws that …
Quick Answer: Stockton’s bankruptcy filing addresses the myth that municipal bankruptcy carries damaging stigma, when it’s actually a necessary financial tool for recovery. The California city of 290,000 became the largest U.S. city to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy due to lost tax revenue and foreclosure impacts on their budget.The economy has taken a serious hit …
Quick Answer: Paul Anthony Vasquez, the final defendant in the MTA debt collection fraud scheme, pleaded guilty to mail/wire fraud and money laundering charges on January 17, 2012. The scheme defrauded victims of over $1 million through false debt collection services, with Vasquez agreeing to pay full restitution and forfeit $950,000 in seized assets.The last …
On Wednesday of last week word broke about the largest insider trading scheme involving single stock charged to date. Three defendants have pled guilty and are cooperating with the government’s investigating a scheme that allegedly netted more than $61.8 million in illegal profits.Charges were announced against seven investment professionals, who worked at three different hedge …
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