"The Internet Fraud Report is the second annual collection of information on
complaints received and referred by IFCC to law enforcement or regulatory agencies. ...
... Internet auction fraud was again by far the most reported offense, comprising 46% of
referred complaints. ..."
"... You may get a letter or postcard or a telephone call saying you have
extraordinary good fortune: you have won a free prize or can qualify for a major
credit card, regardless of past credit problems. If you respond to the offer,
the telemarketer often asks you right away, ''Do you have a checking account?''
If you say ''yes,'' the telemarketer then goes on to explain the offer. Often it
sounds too good to pass up. ..."
"Credit scoring is crucial to your ability to get a loan. When you apply for a
mortgage, your lender will request a credit report from a credit reporting company.
This is usually a local or regional company. This company assembles a credit report
electronically. It usually comes from one or more of the major agencies, but it can
come from several sources. ..."
Many times the credit bureau is busy and does not handle your dispute properly ...
Basic rights under The Fair Credit Reporting Act
All Federal Laws are in consumer's favor and you will have the advantage ...
Credit Scoring and the Lending Industry
Credit scoring is crucial to your ability to get a loan. When you apply for a mortgage, your lender ...
Trustee seeks $1B from Fair Finance's lenders
Indianapolis Business Journal
s bankruptcy trustee finally has found some deep pockets to go after in his quest to recover money for the small-time Ohio investors who lost more than $200 million when the Tim Durham-led company failed two years ago. Trustee Brian Bash on Tuesday ...
Hedge fund sues Petters' former law firm
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The role of the Minneapolis law firm Fredrikson & Byron in the business affairs of convicted businessman Tom Petters is under scrutiny. A lawsuit filed in US District Court in Minneapolis alleges that the firm "materially aided" Petters criminal ...
Trustee say MF Global money missing days before bankruptcy
Chicago Sun-Times
BY DAVID ROEDER Business Reporter/droeder@suntimes.com February 6, 2012 5:58PM The trustee examining the books for MF Global said Monday that the failed brokerage had shortages in its customer accounts beginning five days before it filed for bankruptcy...