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Arizona Man Busted For Loan Modification Scam

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

BOBBY HERRERA SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON!

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HOORAY for homeowners in Arizona that no longer need to worry about Bobby Herrera scamming them out of their money.  Sentenced to FIVE years for a loan modification scam (mortgage fraud) he orchestrated last year that victimized 47 valley homeowners.  Our Attorney General Terry Goddard closed this case quickly after he began receiving complaints that he took homeowners money ($1245) with the promise of reducing their monthly mortgage payment and never provided the services.  www.adjustMYLOAN.com can proudly say we work tirelessly to treat our clients with dignity and respect, but more importantly we get aggressive loan modifications done for our clients in the fastest time frame possible.

 

Now if we can only get rid of the other fake loan modification scam artists out there stealing homeowners money and precious time real loan modification companies like adjustMYLOAN.com will be able to help more families!  Below is an article from AZFamily.com about the sentencing.

 

Arizona Attorney General’s Office

 

PHOENIX - The following is a press release from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office:

 

Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Bobby John Herrera, 33, of Glendale, has been sentenced to five years in prison as the result of a mortgage loan assistance scam he orchestrated that victimized 47 Valley homeowners. Herrera was also ordered to pay $80,541 in restitution to victims.

 

In December 2008, Herrera was arrested by Surprise and Peoria police in connection with the scheme. He pleaded guilty to one count of fraudulent schemes and artifices, a Class 2 felony, in Maricopa County Superior Court in April.

 

According to investigators, Herrera solicited struggling homeowners with fraudulent claims that he could modify mortgage terms or provide other assistance to help them prevent foreclosure. Herrera allegedly claimed to have “connections” and expertise negotiating with mortgage lenders to reduce consumers’ monthly payments and prevent foreclosure.

 

In exchange for the services he claimed to provide, investigators said Herrera often charged the victims upfront fees of $1,245. Herrera is alleged to have not provided any such mortgage loan modification or foreclosure relief assistance, using the money instead for personal expenses.

 

The Attorney General’s Office began receiving complaints about Herrera last December. In response to concerns raised in complaints, the Office initiated a criminal investigation into Herrera’s activities.

 

The investigation involved the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Surprise Police Department and Peoria Police Department.

 

Assistant Attorney General Todd Lawson prosecuted this case in Maricopa County Superior Court. A photograph of Herrera is attached.

 

A consumer advisory on mortgage assistance scams was released in December. A copy can be found on the Attorney General’s Web site at http://www.azag.gov/press_releases/dec/2008/Mortgage%20Assistance%20Advisory.pdf .

 

Goddard recommends that homeowners who are in or facing foreclosure seek assistance promptly from their mortgage lender or servicer or a government-certified housing counselor. Federal, state and local governments offer numerous free resources for distressed homeowners, including the Arizona Foreclosure Help-Line at 1.877.448.1211.

 

Additional tips and resources are available on the Attorney General’s Web site, www.azag.gov.

 

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Arizona Loan Modification Scam Artist Pleads Guilty

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

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Arizona Man Pleads Guilty To Loan Modification Scam

 

Bobby Herrera, a local Glendale man who was charged with taking money form homeowners in foreclosure with false promises of getting them an Arizona loan modification plead guilty April 15th and faces five years in prison as well as a possible $73,000 in restitution to his victims.  This is just another example of how important it is to research the person or company that is promising to help you modify your mortgage.  These mortgage con artists say all the right things so it is so important to see where they work.  Meet their team and ask for testimonials or references.  Loosing your home to foreclosure is much too important to just leave things up to hope!  Take back control of your situation by choosing a loan modification company that has the proof they can get the job done.  Below is a press release from Arizona’s Attorney General Terry Goddard (which all of us at www.AdjustMyLoan.com support) about this scam.  Bobby Herrera is scheduled to be sentenced May 13th and we will keep you up-to-date on the results as soon as they come out.

 

For Immediate Release

 

Mortgage Fraud Artist who Victimized 47 Valley Homeowners Pleads Guilty

 

(Phoenix, Ariz. - April 15, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that Bobby John Herrera, 33, of Glendale, has pleaded guilty to one count of fraudulent schemes and artifices, a Class 2 felony, in connection with a mortgage loan “assistance” scam he orchestrated that victimized 47 Valley homeowners.

 

In December 2008, Herrera was arrested by Surprise and Peoria police in connection with the scheme. He pleaded guilty yesterday in Maricopa County Superior Court. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 13 and faces five years in prison as well as $73,000 in restitution to victims.

 

According to investigators, Herrera solicited struggling homeowners with fraudulent claims that he could modify mortgage terms or provide other assistance to help them prevent foreclosure. Herrera allegedly claimed to have “connections” and expertise negotiating with mortgage lenders to reduce consumers’ monthly payments and prevent foreclosure.

 

In exchange for the services he claimed to provide, investigators said Herrera often charged the victims upfront fees of $1,245. Herrera is alleged to have not provided any such mortgage loan modification or foreclosure relief assistance, using the money instead for personal expenses.

 

“Herrera was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He preyed on struggling homeowners at a time when they could have been getting real help to save their homes and their families’ economic stability,” Goddard said. “I urge all homeowners who feel they are at risk of foreclosure to reject offers from costly ‘loan assistance’ businesses and get help from a HUD certified housing counselor. These counselors can be trusted to look out for your best interests and they won’t cost you a dime.”

 

The Attorney Generals Office began receiving complaints about Herrera on December 3, 2008. In response to concerns raised in complaints, the Office initiated a criminal investigation into Herrera’s activities. The criminal investigation into this case involved the Arizona Attorney Generals Office, Surprise Police Department and Peoria Police Department.

 

The Arizona loan modification experts at adjustMYLOAN.com have helped a couple of the victims of this loan modification scam artist so far.  We were able to put some of his victims into decent modifications just in time to stop the foreclosure auction from taking their houses.  We are not saying this to brag…just to let you know that there is such a thing as an ethical loan modification company out there that actually does the work they are paid to do.  We understand how much time, effort, and skill is needed to navigate a complete loan modification from start to finish and also understand that most people don’t have the time to spend fighting it out with their lenders.  Our loan modification service allows you to focus on your family and your job, while the loan modification is left to the professionals.  We offer free consultations and never charge any expensive upfront fee’s for our service.  Give us a call at 1-800-557-7573 and shop us compared to our competition.  We believe you will be relieved once you get to know our professional staff.

 

 

 

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Lead Generating Loan Modification Websites

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

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As more and more homeowners realize that a loan modification is a viable solution to lower their monthly mortgage payments and avoid foreclosure, more and more fraudulent loan modification companies keep popping up to take advantage of the situation.  Foreclosure rescue scams are nothing new and many homeowners have been taken advantage of in the past, however, these new loan modification scams are more devious and fraudulent then ever by masking themselves as “Attorney” (when they are really not), “Attorney-Based”, or even as ‘”Government Sponsored” (which is the worst of them all since there is no such thing)!  We get dozens of homeowners each month reach out to us after they have been taken advantage of by a company or individual that promised to reduce their principal and/or get them a guaranteed loan modification only to pay an upfront fee and get no results.  These unfortunate homeowners would then ask for a refund only to get the runaround or a disconnected number.  The loan modification experts at www.AdjustMyLoan.com want to blow the whistle on these scam artists and lead generating companies and help homeowners avoid the same mistake as some of our current clients!

 

Understand Who You Are Submitting Your Information To:

The Lead Generating Company / Official Looking “Government” Website

 

 

Telemarketing has been around since the telephone became popular and over the real estate boom many telemarketing companies sold “refinance / loan products” and made millions!  Once the real estate boom ended, so did their golden ticket!  They immediately saw the need for a loan modification solution and since there were so many loan mod companies popping up they switched their pitch to loan modifications.  They then sell these leads to companies or individuals for a fee ($5-$35 per lead) and get their leads from direct mailers or websites that look official but in reality do nothing but gather your personal data.  The homeowner submits their information to the site thinking they are contacting a company but in reality they are only giving their private financial information to a telemarketing company.  Below is a list of these websites to be aware of:

 

 

 

http://advertisement.hlmadvisors.com/

http://www.4homes.com/Loanmodification.html

http://www.startpositive.com/

http://www.modification.org (They contact us all the time to sell us leads!)

https://www.freeloanmodinfo.net/

http://www.goverment-modification.org/ (See how this looks official!)

http://www.ushud.com/loanmodificationg.html (Another official fake!)

http://www.loanshrink.com/loan/loan-modification.html (They state they can get you a HUD sponsored loan mod…no such thing!)

http://www.us-loan-modification.com/

http://www.dontforecloseplan.com/

http://www.loanmodificationsfast.com/

http://www.notemod.org/ (This company has an affiliate network that they give the leads to!)

http://www.ushousingrelief.org/loanmod/index.html (Another company pitching the Obama Plan to get leads they can sell!)

http://www.homeforeclosurefighter.com/loan-modification/

http://www.homerescuecenter.net/

http://www.loanmodificationconnection.com/ (I always love when a website has pictures of people pumping their fist in the air as if going through foreclosure is fun!)

http://modification.alloptions.com/

http://www.besthomeloanmod.com/page1

http://www.legalloanbailout.com/ppc/ (This one takes the Attorney angle!)

http://www.2009obamamortgagereliefplan.com/ (This is just wrong!)

http://hopenowmortgages.com/  and http://hopenowmortgages.com/mortgages/loan_modification.php# (A play off of the Hope Now Program…not affiliated with any government agency!)

http://freefhaloanadvice.com/Loan-Modification-Information.html (WOW…im speechless!)

http://www.vfixloans.com/loan_modification_bailout_program.html

http://www.trusted-mortgage-advice.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

http://www.nationalhomeownershipretentionprogram.com/

http://loanmodificationhope.org/ (Another “Non-Profit” site that is actually out for profit!)

https://www.homeaffordablemodification.org/ (Not affiliated with the government!)

https://www.homeaffordablemodification.org/ (Always great when they use red, white, and blue to pitch their fake service!)

http://home-affordable.net/?subid=makinghome8 (Yet another loan mod lead generating company playing off of the Making Homes Affordable plan!)

http://www.davickservices.com/what_is_loan_modification.htm?gclid=CNqG7NOi5JkCFQdN5QodChU0Qg (Not sure what this really is!)

 

 

These are just a few of the many telemarketing companies that use your personal financial information to make money!  WHY SEND YOUR INFORMATION TO A THIRD PARTY COMPANY LOOKING TO SELL A LEAD?  Some of these websites look so official you really believe you are submitting your information to a government sponsored agency only to find out they are trying to charge you and expensive upfront fee for a service that doesn’t produce results!

 

 

Why Is AdjustMyLoan.com Different?

 

 

First and most importantly, we are a full-service (brick and mortar) loan modification company that has been negotiating loan modifications and short sales in Phoenix, Arizona for over 5 years.  We are a member of the Better Business Bureau with zero complaints and can show you completed loan modification agreements between us and most major lenders.  We are fully transparent and do not hide behind a corporate slogan…we invite you to get to know us in person or through our many videos on our website www.AdjustMyLoan.com.  Our website, back-office tracking system, and negotiating processes are unique to us and designed to keep you educated and informed of your loan modifications progress from start to finish.  NO OTHER LOAN MODIFICATION COMPANY HAS THE EXPERIENCE, INTEGRITY, AND PROCESSES WE HAVE HERE AT ADJUST MY LOAN.  We invite you to get to know us and our professional Loan Modification staff.  Lastly, we do not charge any expensive upfront fees for our loan mod service and always offer free consultations to see if you qualify!

 

 

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LOAN MODIFICATION SCAM

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

 

 

www.AdjustMyLoan.com Investigates A Common Loan Modification Scam

 

If you are a homeowner facing foreclosure an searching for a solution to save your home, there are options available to you.  A loan modification is a way to renegotiate your current loan terms, adjusting your interest rate, principal amount owed, or length of loan in order to lower your monthly payments.  A lender is willing to do a LOAN MODIFICATION because it is a cheaper alternative than foreclosure.

 

As great of a solution a loan modification is, there are many “fly by night foreclosure rescue” companies out there looking to take advantage of your situation!  BEWARE OF THE FOLLOWING LOAN MODIFICATION SCAM.

 

LARGE UPFRONT FEE SCAM:

 

These scams typically start by either a phone call, or an “official” looking document that uses scare tactics to get the homeowner all worked up about losing their home.  Then, they offer a loan modification stating that it takes anywhere from 2-10 weeks to complete.  They then charge a large upfront fee (typically $3000 - $7000) and promise to have a 98% success rate.  They state that they have been helping homeowners for years and only they can help you.  They offer a 100% money back guarantee if your not satisfied.  This sounds good so you decide that you will do anything to save your home and pay.  Once your money is collected upfront, in many instances you loan never gets modified.  After some time the homeowner gets curious as to why they have not heard from the company or individual with an update.  They start investigating and realize that the company does not have a physical address, nor will return their phone calls or money.  The company or individual uses excuses such as “the homeowner never provided all the documentation needed” to get away with not doing any work.  At the end of the day, the homeowner looses their home to foreclosure because it is typically too late by the time the realize they were scammed!

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF:

 

  1. MAKE SURE THE PERSON YOU ARE DEALING WITH HAS A PHYSICAL BUSINESS ADDRESS AND BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER.
  2. MAKE SURE THE COMPANY YOU ARE DEALING WITH IS A MEMBER OF THE BBB
  3. DO NOT PAY A LARGE UPFRONT FEE…A SMALL FEE IS OKAY BUT YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY UNLESS THE LOAN MODIFICATION IS SUCCESSFULL.
  4. MAKE SURE THE COMPANY YOU ARE USING HAS AN ONLINE TRACKING SYSTEM SO YOU CAN SEE THE PROGRESS OF YOUR LOAN MODIFICATION AT ALL TIMES
  5. MAKE SURE YOU MEET THE COMPANY AT THEIR OFFICE AND SEE THAT THEY ARE CONDUCTING BUSINESS (GET TO KNOW THE COMPANY)
  6. GET REFERRALS AND TESTIMONIALS TO VERIFY COMPANIES HISTORY
  7. GET COPIES OF ALL PAPERWORK THAT OUTLINES THE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP

 

WHAT ADJUSTMYLOAN.COM DOES TO PROTECT YOU

 

Our “Worry Free Guarantee” provides you peace of mind when you need it most.  WE ARE NOT A FORECLOSURE BAILOUT COMPANY!  We are an PROFESSIONAL LOAN MODIFICATION COMPANY that specializes in loan modifications and short sales.  Our expert loan modification negotiators  will pre-qualify, package, propose, and negotiate a LOAN MODIFICATION on your behalf!  We pride ourselves on being members of the BBB and in good standing.   That we put all of our promises and guarantees in writing and have a 3 day rescission period in case you change your mind.  That we have many referrals and testimonials.  That we are located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona in a state of the art building that we own!  THAT WE CHARGE NO UPFRONT FEE’S FOR OUR LOAN MODIFICATION SERVICE!  Lastly, that we have an online tracking system that updates you on your loan modifications progress.  We have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars building our company and advertising so we can help as many homeowners avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.  Our commitment to getting the job done and conducting business with honor and integrity is displayed to you from the second that you call! LOAN MODIFICATION INFORMATION

 

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