Press Releases

Settlement Obtained in Orlando Mortgage Fraud Case
04/03/2009: TALLAHASSEE, FL—Attorney General Bill McCollum announced today that his office has obtained a settlement with an Orlando company that provided foreclosure services to consumers. Homestead Protection Services, LLC has...

Attorney General Sues Jacksonville Company for Foreclosure Rescue Fraud
04/03/2009: TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today sued a Jacksonville company and its directors alleging the company is engaged in foreclosure rescue fraud. According to the lawsuit, National Foreclosure Counseling...

McCollum Obtains Injunction Against South Florida Loan Modification Company
04/03/2009: TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced his office has filed a lawsuit and obtained a court injunction against a South Florida company, its owners and affiliated companies, alleging the...

Temporary Injunction Obtained in Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Lawsuit
03/27/2009: TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today obtained a temporary injunction against Lincoln Lending Services, LLC and owner Rita Gomez, prohibiting the company from engaging in any type of consumer-debt...

Court Grants Emergency Request to Halt Central Florida Foreclosure Rescue Company's Up-Front Fees
03/26/2009: TALLAHASSEE, FL—Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that his office has obtained an emergency court order temporarily prohibiting a Central Florida company from charging up-front fees for foreclosure-related...

Attorney General Files Injunction to Freeze Assets of South Florida Loan Modification Company
03/26/2009: TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that his office has obtained an injunction against a South Florida loan modification company and its owner to freeze the company’s assets until a lawsuit...

Attorney General Calls for Cooperative Approach to State's Mortgage Fraud Issues
03/26/2009: ~ Situation likened to a “state of emergency” ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that he has sent a letter to several state agencies and associations, including the Florida Department of...