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Federal and state investigators are probing insurance companies that take advantage of families who lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prudenti... Posted by Kevin Liptak, 9:08 am Jul 30, 2010
IMMIGRATION: Obama Administration Could Bypass Congress on Immigration Reform
With Congress unlikely to pass immigration reform this year, the Obama administration is considering taking actions that don't require congressional... Posted by Kevin Liptak, 12:48 pm Jul 30, 2010
ENVIRONMENT: China Hides Rising Number of Environmental Disasters
As Americans observe with horror the destruction caused by the BP oil spill, similar disasters in China are happening quietly and without coverage f... Posted by Kevin Liptak, 9:16 am Jul 30, 2010
SAFETY: State Regulators and Law Enforcement Failed to Protect Women Against Dangerous Doctors
New details are emerging about sex offending doctors in Illinois. An investigation of claims against one particular physician finds law enforcement ... Posted by Kevin Liptak, 9:11 am Jul 30, 2010
INTELLIGENCE: Company Claiming to Predict the Future Finds Backers at CIA and Google
Investors at the CIA and Google have both identified a company that represents the next phase of intelligence-gathering: Recorded Future monitors th... Posted by Kevin Liptak, 11:07 am Jul 29, 2010
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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 th... Posted by Ben Protess, 2010-02-24 12:42
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!" "Modify Your Loan!" "Sell Your House ... Posted by Ben Protess, 2010-02-18 22:36
Investors Made Millions from People Facing Eviction
A six-year conspiracy by veteran real estate investors to rig bids and stifle competition at tax sale auctions made two chief organizers at least $... Posted by Fred Schulte, 2010-05-18 08:00
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MIAMI ⎯ The sun-seared condominiums along Brickell Avenue stand tall and shiny, but these days they're pockmarked with vacant units, one after th... Posted by Howard Goodman, 2009-06-22 09:47
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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 federal governments consumer complaints report released Wednesday. Last year, distressed homeowners became particularly vulnerable to financial rescue schemes, the complaints data show. Companies that, for instance, offer mortgage modifications or foreclosure relief programs generated one consumer complaint in 2008—and nearly 8,000 in 2009.
The Huffington Post Investigative Fund is documenting these schemes in the ongoing series, Hard Times Profiteers. Credit and mortgage schemes are often advertised on roadside signs, according to consumer advocates. If youve seen such an ad, snap a picture and send it to the Investigative Fund. And if you are the victim of a scheme, send the Investigative Fund your story at huffpostfund.org/profiteers.
» Related Story: Consumer Complaints Soar on Mortgage 'Rescue' Schemes
- Related Topics: hard times, foreclosure, recession, hard times profiteers, Federal Trade Commission, David Vladeck
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