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Lagan Sebert has previously reported for the American News Project, National Public Radio and Current TV. Sebert graduated from Rhodes College with a degree in economics and international studies. He holds a master’s degree in journalism and public policy from American University. His thesis documentary from AU, "Busco Personas: Faces from Colombia's War," won the audience award for best short documentary at the 2008 AFI Film Festival.
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Stories by Lagan Sebert

VIDEO: FTC Consumer Chief To Fraudsters: 'I Want to Put You in Jail'

As many Americans spiraled deeper into financial disrepair last year, a record number of consumers fell victim to companies seeking to profit from their misfortune, according to the...

By Lagan Sebert and Ben Protess
24 February 2010

Consumer Complaints Soar on Mortgage 'Rescue' Schemes

As many Americans sank deeper into financial trouble last year, a record number reported that they fell victim to schemes seeking to profit from their misfortune, according to a federal report...

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert
24 February 2010

HARD TIMES PROFITEERS: Help Us Investigate 'Signs of Deception'

Drive through most any city in America and the offers will leap out at you: "Repair Your Credit!" "Sell Your House Quick!" They are signs of this recession, posted by Hard Times Profiteers seeking to capitalize on the financial misfortune of others, and we need your help documenting them.

By Ben Protess, Amanda Zamora and Lagan Sebert
18 February 2010

VIDEO: Barney Frank: Consumer Reforms at Risk in Senate

Financial reform legislation faces an uncertain future in the Senate where Republicans stand opposed to creating a new consumer protection agency. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who ushered a...

By Lagan Sebert and Ben Protess
7 January 2010

Dodd’s Departure Could Endanger Potential Consumer Agency

It’s the question buzzing around Washington and Wall Street this week: Will Sen. Christopher Dodd’s sudden retirement announcement further jeopardize his already thorny task of overhauling the...

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert
7 January 2010