Written by REFATApril 16, 2020 While there are people and companies in the business of modifying loans or helping prevent foreclosure that are licensed, legitimate, and qualified, the Department of Real Estate (DRE) advises all homeowners that you must be cautious. FRAUD WARNINGS FOR CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNERS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS
Written by REFATApril 13, 2020 VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten warned today that county residents should be extra vigilant about mortgage, forbearance, and loan modification scams as financial predators seek to exploit the current COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the economic fallout from the COVID-19 virus, last month
Written by REFATMay 15, 2019 REFAT’s Jim Keith and Tony Wold participated in a committee hearing last week that was hosted by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin on cybersecurity. Click here to watch video
Written by REFATOctober 26, 2018 VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten warned today of a fraud scheme in which individuals purchasing a home or engaging in business transactions can be tricked into wiring large sums of money to thieves. Sadly, in many cases, the money cannot be retrieved. This scam is
Written by REFATDecember 12, 2017 District Attorney Gregory D. Totten warned today that county residents should exercise increased vigilance against scams designed to exploit residents impacted by the Thomas fire. The District Attorney recommends the following tips to avoid becoming a victim: · Scammers posing as insurance company representatives may call homeowners with
Written by REFATSeptember 8, 2017 Protect Yourself from home title fraud. See how its done and share the video with family and friends. Source: KTLA: POSTED 11:44 AM, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017, BY NANCY CRUZ FILED IN: MORNING NEWS Protect Your Home From Title Fraud NOW!: Visit https://www.hometitlelock.com/
Written by REFATFebruary 16, 2017 District Attorney Gregory D. Totten warned today that county residents should be vigilant when using online listing services to secure rental housing. Such services do not typically verify that the person advertising a property is actually authorized to list the property for rent. This creates an opportunity
Written by REFATMay 16, 2016 LOS ANGELES — Attorney General Kamala D. Harris issued a consumer alert today to warn homeowners about mortgage loan modification scams. The California Department of Justice has received an increased number of complaints from homeowners and has also been contacted by mortgage servicers that have expressed concern
Written by REFATNovember 9, 2014 District attorney’s real estate fraud unit a model for other counties. Read Article
Written by REFATAugust 21, 2014 Press Release Date: October 5, 2006 The District Attorney’s Office will be participating in a forum entitled “Understanding and Avoiding Real Estate Fraud” on Friday, October 6, 2006. The forum is offered to members of Ventura County ‘s real estate profession by the Real Estate Fraud Advisory
