2010 Stimulus Plan: When It Helps and When It Hurts

Quick Answer: The 2010 Stimulus Plan debt relief mailers are deceptive scams that send identical “last chance” offers multiple times with different phone numbers. These fraudulent mailers falsely claim government benefits exist under a non-existent stimulus program to trick consumers into calling debt relief companies.A reader and tipster (send in your tips here) just sent …

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UPS Mailbox Loan Mod Firms: Legit or Scam?

Quick Answer: Two San Diego men who ran Nations Housing Modification Center were federally indicted for defrauding desperate homeowners out of $2,500-$3,000 for fake loan modification services. The firm falsely claimed to operate near the White House with forensic accountants and lawyers on staff, but actually ran from Southern California with no professional staff.Federal prosecutors …

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