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CFPB and Florida Attorney General Obtain $27.7 Million Judgment Against Foreclosure Relief Scam Companies

On May 29, 2015 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the State of Florida were granted a final judgment against the Hoffman Law Group and corporate affiliates accused of using deceptive marketing practices and scamming distressed homeowners into paying illegal advance fees. Working together, five companies tricked consumers into paying millions of dollars in illegal …

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Debt Relief Soap Opera – Michael Harper, Hoffman Law Group, Greenspoon Marder

Up till now the most bizarre debt relief related lawsuit I had seen was this one which included the “Charlatan,” “Felon,” and “Architect.” But this court document sent to me has to either being the most bizarre of 2014 or be in top contention for debt relief lawsuit honors. It seems to be a soap …

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Marc Hoffman of Hoffman Law Group to Face Bar Issues

The Hoffman Law Group is/was a Florida based company that is said to have provided foreclosure rescue services and solicited consumers for mass joinder suits against lenders. This approach has been problematic and a number of authorities have warned consumers about this type of activity. The Palm Beach Post is reporting: “A North Palm Beach …

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Foreclosure Advisers – Let’s Play Do They Comply

A reader sent in a screen shot of a webpage that uses the American flag and the picture of President Obama to essentially sell foreclosure assistance services. It’s been a while since we played “Do They Comply” where readers leave comments if they think the advertisement does or does not comply with regulations. This page …

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