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By Dennis Norman, on July 30th, 2010
Dennis Norman
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, released their 2009 Mortgage Loan Fraud (MLF) study which found the number of mortgage fraud suspicious activity reports (SAR’s) filed in 2009 grew 4 percent compared to 2008.
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By Dennis Norman, on July 16th, 2010
Dennis Norman
Worst Street In America for Mortgage Fraud is In Orlando (actually they have 5 of the top 10 streets)
According to the 2010 Mortgage Fraud Trends Report released by CoreLogic this week, fraud risk in the mortgage industry has declined by 25 percent since it peaked in the third quarter of 2007. Even though
Continue reading… Mortgage Fraud Trend Down; Still $14 Billion in 2009 Losses
By admin, on June 23rd, 2010
Three members of an alleged mortgage fraud scheme that falsely promised to help homeowners facing foreclosure keep their homes and repair their damaged credit were arrested this morning on wire fraud conspiracy charges, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Ronald Harris Jr., 40, of West Orange, N.J.; Sterling
Continue reading… Three in New Jersey Arrested and Charged in Foreclosure Rescue Scheme
By Dennis Norman, on June 18th, 2010
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According to a press release issued by the FBI, nearly 500 people have been arrested in a nationwide mortgage fraud take-down as part of “Operation Stolen Dreams.” This operation was launched on March 1, 2010 and, according to the FBI, has lead to a total of 485 arrests, 330 convictions and
Continue reading… Mortgage Fraud Sweep Results in Almost 500 Arrests
By admin, on May 28th, 2010
Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that two more defendants have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to mortgage fraud schemes, including a $12.6 million conspiracy that involved 25 upscale residential properties in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Raymore, Missouri and a
Continue reading… Former Mortgage Broker, California Woman Plead Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
By Dennis Norman, on May 23rd, 2010
A 10-count indictment has been unsealed charging six individuals with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Karen P. Hewitt. The defendants are charged with submitting false and fraudulent mortgage loan applications and related documents to banks and other lending institutions, thereby inducing the institutions to make
Continue reading… Six Charged with Wire Fraud Based on $20 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
By Dennis Norman, on May 22nd, 2010
The founder and head of Chicago Development and Planning was sentenced yesterday to 15 years and eight months in prison, and ordered to pay more than $9 million in restitution for wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Joseph P. Russoniello announced.
Patricia Morgen pleaded guilty on Dec. 16, 2009. According
Continue reading… Ponzi Scheme and Mortgage Fraud Mastermind Sentenced to 15 Years, Eight Months
By admin, on May 15th, 2010
Defendants Include a Mortgage Broker and Loan Processor
This week the FBI announced the unsealing of a superseding indictment charging defendants Anson Joachin a/k/a A.J. Alexandre, 39, of Parkland, Florida, John Fisher, 35, of Jupiter, Florida, Tracey Balli, 35, of Pembroke Pines, Florida, and Delano McLennon, 33, of North Lauderdale, Florida, for
Continue reading… Four Broward and Palm Beach Residents Charged in Multi-Million-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme
By Dennis Norman, on April 27th, 2010
Incidents of Mortgage Fraud Increase 7 Percent from 2008 to 2009 – Florida, New York and California Top List of States with Highest Mortgage Fraud and Misrepresentation Rates
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Reported incidents of mortgage fraud and misrepresentation by professionals in the mortgage industry in the U.S. are continuing to climb and increased
Continue reading… Mortgage Fraud Continues to Climb
By admin, on April 2nd, 2010
Real Estate Investor ordered to pay over $4.1 million in restitution
U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced today that a 38-year-old Grapevine, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas.
Esshan Samuel “Sam” Agha pleaded guilty on Oct. 19, 2009, to conspiracy
Continue reading… Texas Real Estate Investor Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scheme
By admin, on March 19th, 2010
U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced that 40 individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a major mortgage fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas.
The 16-count indictment was returned by a federal grand jury on March 10, 2010, and includes one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, 12 counts
Continue reading… Forty Indicted in Major East Texas Mortgage Fraud Scheme
By admin, on January 23rd, 2010
WASHINGTON – Dennis G. Sartain of Hilliard, Ohio; and Bonnie Helt, of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit mortgage fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. Sartain, the accountant for
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By admin, on December 12th, 2009
Department of Justice Press Release
Scam Involved Lawyers, Mortgage Brokers, and More Than $14.6 Million in Loans
PHILADELPHIA—A 15-count indictment was filed today against five defendants charged in a $14.6 million mortgage fraud scheme that resulted in at least 35 fraudulent mortgage loans, announced United States Attorney Michael L. Levy, Special Agent-in-Charge of the FBI Janice K.
Continue reading… Five Indicted in Foreclosure Rescue and Mortgage Fraud Scheme
By admin, on November 21st, 2009
Joy Jackson Personally Responsible for Over $16 Million in Losses to Mortgage Lenders; Used Over $800,000 of Fraudulently Obtained Proceeds to Pay for Her Wedding
U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced the president of the Metropolitan Money Store, Joy Jackson, age 41, of Fort Washington, Maryland, today to 151 months in
Continue reading… President of Metropolitan Money Store Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for $37 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
By admin, on November 8th, 2009
Department of Justice Press Release
TAMPA—United States Attorney A. Brian Albritton today announced the results of a nine-month-long Mortgage Fraud Surge investigation that has resulted in charges against more than 100 defendants and involves allegations concerning more than $400 million in loans procured by fraud and more than 700 properties. U.S. Attorney Albritton is
Continue reading… Mortgage Fraud Surge Investigation Nets More Than 100 Individuals Throughout Middle District of Florida
By Dennis Norman, on October 17th, 2009
Department of Justice Press Release
PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, JOSEPH M. DEMAREST, JR., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), RICHARD H. NEIMAN, the Superintendent of Banks for New York State, RENE FEBLES, the Special Agent-in-Charge
Continue reading… FBI ‘Operation Bad Deeds’ results in 41 defendants charged in Mortgage Fraud Takedown
By Dennis Norman, on September 20th, 2009
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Benjamin Osmanson, 30, of California and Sarita, Texas, pleaded guilty yesterday to three counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering related to his scheme to defraud mortgage lenders by submitting false loan applications in the names of “investors.” Osmanson was
Continue reading… Former Highgate Manor Operator Pleads Guilty in $11 Million Multi-State Mortgage Fraud Scheme
By Dennis Norman, on September 12th, 2009
PHOENIX—Mario Bernadel, 51, of Phoenix, was convicted yesterday on 19 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Mail, Wire, and Bank Fraud; Mail Fraud; Wire Fraud; Bank Fraud, and Transactional Money Laundering as a result of his involvement in a cash back mortgage fraud scheme. Sentencing is set before U.S. District Judge Stephen M. McNamee
Continue reading… Real Estate Investor Convicted on 19 Counts for His Involvement in a Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy
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