May
23

PBS Frontline Investigates MF Global’s Disastrous Bet on European Debt (VIDEO)

THE LATEST Live Chat 3 p.m. ET: What Really Happened at MF Global? May 23, 2012, 10:36 am ET · by Nathan TobeyJoin Six Billion Dollar Bet producers Martin Smith and Marcela Gaviria for a live chat featuring guest questioner Aaron Lucchetti from The Wall St Journal. You can leave a question now.   What … Read more Related posts:
  1. MONEY, POWER AND WALL STREET | PBS FRONTLINE FOUR-HOUR INVESTIGATION GOES INSIDE THE EPIC STORY OF THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS
  2. Loreley Financing v. Citigroup Global Markets | Citigroup Sued for Fraud Over $1 Billion of CDOs
  3. DEBT LIMIT – A GUIDE TO AMERICAN FEDERAL DEBT MADE EASY (VIDEO)
May
23

Foreclosure Fraud 101 – How (not) to Fraudclose on a Default When There is No Default in Order to Steal Money from the Government (FDIC)

Foreclosure Fraud 101 – Fraudclosing on a Default When There is No Default in Order to Steal Money from the Government (FDIC) This little gem comes over from Mark Stopa… Take a look at this Final Judgment, where a borrower prevailed over BB&T at trial. Yes, the bank was sleazier than the skuz on the … Read more Related posts:
  1. BRYLLAW LITIGATION: First Quiet-Title Order in Virginia Voiding Deed of Trust (by default)
  2. Ronald R. Wolfe and Associates (FKA Florida Default Law Group) Under Investigation Over Fake Foreclosure Money
  3. Just In | FDIC Sues JPMorgan, Citigroup, BofA Securities, Deutsche Bank
May
22

Oversight Democrats Call for Hearing on JPMorgan’s $2 Billion Loss

Oversight Democrats Call for Hearing on JPMorgan’s $2 Billion Loss Washington, DC (May 22, 2012) – Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Committee Member Peter Welch sent a letter to Chairman Darrell Issa requesting that the Committee hold a hearing with JPMorgan Chase & Co. … Read more Related posts:
  1. Elijah Cummings | Oversight Committee Democrats Urge FHFA Director to Produce Documents on Principal Reduction
  2. Dexia v. Bear Stearns | “Egregious Fraud” Dexia Sues JPMorgan Over $1.7 Billion in Mortgage Securities
  3. Foreclosure Fraud Panel One Hearing Testimony – Robo-Signing, Chain of Title, Loss Mitigation and Other Issues in Mortgage Servicing
May
21

“Shadowy Recording System” – MERS Mortgage Database Results in Lawsuit in St. Clair County IL

MERS mortgage database results in lawsuit in St. Clair County Belleville, IL (KSDK) – The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a civil suit against 22 banks Monday morning, accusing them of engaging in fraud and deceptive practices by creating an allegedly secretive mortgage database and not properly filing documents with authorities. In the … Read more Related posts:
  1. COMPLAINT | PLYMOUTH COUNTY, IOWA v MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS – Plymouth County Sues MERS Over Mortgage Recording Practices
  2. LPS AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT | CITY OF ST. CLAIR SHORES GENERAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM v. LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC.
  3. MERS | All in One Basket – The Bankruptcy Risk of a National Agent-Based Mortgage Recording System
May
20

Romney Says Banking Reform Hurting Housing Market in Florida

Romney says banking reform hurting housing market in Florida More than four in 10 Florida homeowners are underwater on their mortgages. President Barack Obama has not done much to help them, and it doesn’t sound like Mitt Romney has any serious plan in store either. His main idea? Repeal Wall Street reform. “Bankers have been … Read more Related posts:
  1. Mitt Romney Talks With Florida Foreclosure Victims, Encourages Strategic Defaults and Principle Reductions
  2. NY Times Editorial | Mitt Romney on Fraudclosures
  3. Mitt Romney on Fraudclosures | Do Like Bondi Does and “Prosecute the institutions where there has been fraud”
May
12

Forensic Accounting Expert, Thomas A. Myers | CDS and Synthetic CDOs Explained (VIDEO)

Nationally renowned forensic accounting expert, Thomas A. Myers, explains the fundamentals of credit defaults swaps and synthetic CDOs (collateralized debt obligations). These structured finance products were at the heart of the market meltdown, and were the building blocks of numerous allegedly fraudulent transactions, including the Goldman Sachs ABACUS deal, a transaction that caused the SEC … Read more Related posts:
  1. SEC Charges Goldman Sachs With Fraud in Structuring and Marketing of CDO Tied to Subprime Mortgages
  2. Regulators Inch Forward on Investigations, Settlements of Dubious CDO Dealings
  3. Video – Bernanke’s Quantitative Easing Explained
May
10

Florida | Meet Candidates Who Combat Securitization Fraud and Foreclosure Fraud, Lisa Epstein & Alan Grayson

Hello Friends, Please join me for a Meet and Greet Campaign event where we are honored to welcome special guest Alan Grayson, Congressman with Guts running in 2012 Congressional District 9, (District 9 is a Hispanic-minority seat and includes all of Osceola County and part of Orange and Polk counties) and thank him for endorsing … Read more Related posts:
  1. HuffPo | Lisa Epstein Aim’s To Take Over Palm Beach County County Courthouse, Lands Endorsement from Rep. Alan Grayson (D)
  2. Tonight LiveStream or Live! Lisa Epstein, Campaign Kick Off – Clerk of Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, Florida
  3. Palm Beach Post on Politics | Clerk Candidate Epstein Touts Alan Grayson Endorsement in Dem Primary
May
10

Reuters | Florida Foreclosure Case Could Slam Banks – BONY v PINO

Florida foreclosure case could slam banks PINO’S STORY The Florida case provides a startling example of abuses that allegedly take place in the foreclosure process – and the strategies lenders use to overcome them. Roman Pino, a shy, 35-year-old drywall hanger, bought his home in 2006 during the housing boom. He put 20 percent down … Read more Related posts:
  1. Pino v BONY | Florida Supreme Court to Review Dismissed Foreclosure Lawsuit Against Greenacres Man
  2. BONY V PINO | Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments Live Thursday May 10, 2012 @ 9:00AM EST
  3. Just How Much Foreclosure Fraud Exists? Presenting the MBA’s Brief in the Florida Supreme Court Pino Case
May
10

Mark Stopa | Foreclosure Fraud… by Lawyers?

Foreclosure Fraud… by lawyers? Those damn zealots at www.4closurefraud.org and www.foreclosurehamlet.com, they’re always screaming about fraud in foreclosure cases. We all know the cries of fraud are overblown, something asserted by deadbeat homeowners as an excuse to not pay their mortgages … right? I’m going to have to exercise some restraint on this one and … Read more Related posts:
  1. Mark Stopa | Tampa Judges Eschewing Hearings in Foreclosure Cases
  2. Mark Stopa | Letter to Judge Sisco RE Delays in Foreclosure Cases
  3. Mark Stopa | Fraudclosure – The Wizard Behind the Curtain
May
10

Mark Stopa | Foreclosure Fraud… by Lawyers?

Foreclosure Fraud… by lawyers? Those damn zealots at www.4closurefraud.org and www.foreclosurehamlet.com, they’re always screaming about fraud in foreclosure cases. We all know the cries of fraud are overblown, something asserted by deadbeat homeowners as an excuse to not pay their mortgages … right? I’m going to have to exercise some restraint on this one and … Read more Related posts:
  1. Mark Stopa | Tampa Judges Eschewing Hearings in Foreclosure Cases
  2. Mark Stopa | Letter to Judge Sisco RE Delays in Foreclosure Cases
  3. Mark Stopa | Fraudclosure – The Wizard Behind the Curtain
May
08

Pino v BONY | Florida Supreme Court to Review Dismissed Foreclosure Lawsuit Against Greenacres Man

Florida Supreme Court to review dismissed foreclosure lawsuit against Greenacres man By Kimberly Miller Palm Beach Post Staff Writer An unassuming drywall hanger from Greenacres has banks warning of a “widespread financial crisis” if the Florida Supreme Court favors him in a landmark foreclosure case justices will hear this week. Plucked out of the 4th … Read more Related posts:
  1. It’s Alive! | Florida Supreme Court to take on PINO V. BANK OF NEW YORK to Answer “A Question of Great Public Importance”
  2. Bank Satisfied Mortgage in PINO after Fraudclosure Exposed But Can’t Seem to Pay Off Four Judges in the Florida Supreme Court
  3. Florida Supreme Court to Address Foreclosure Fraud | ROMAN PINO vs THE BANK OF NEW YORK
May
03

Palm Beach Post on Politics | Clerk Candidate Epstein Touts Alan Grayson Endorsement in Dem Primary

You can read the short write up at the PB Post here… Be sure to leave a comment while you are there! ~ 4closureFraud.org TweetRelated posts: Palm Beach Post | Clerk of Courts Sharon Bock has Drawn a Democratic Primary Challenge from Foreclosure-Fighting Activist Lisa Epstein HuffPo | Lisa Epstein Aim’s To Take Over Palm … Read more Related posts:
  1. Palm Beach Post | Clerk of Courts Sharon Bock has Drawn a Democratic Primary Challenge from Foreclosure-Fighting Activist Lisa Epstein
  2. HuffPo | Lisa Epstein Aim’s To Take Over Palm Beach County County Courthouse, Lands Endorsement from Rep. Alan Grayson (D)
  3. Foreclosure Fraud Activist Lisa Epstein Runs for Clerk of Courts in Palm Beach County
May
02

HuffPo | Lisa Epstein Aim’s To Take Over Palm Beach County County Courthouse, Lands Endorsement from Rep. Alan Grayson (D)

“It’s people like Lisa Epstein and foreclosure-focused websites like 4closurefraud.org and foreclosurehamlet.org that have kept him in the loop on foreclosure news.” ~ Foreclosure Victims Aim To Take Over County Courthouses Solutions to the ongoing foreclosure crisis are virtually absent from the national political debate, but in Florida, one of the states hardest-hit by the … Read more Related posts:
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May
01

Lock ‘em Up | Fraud on the Court – In Re Delva: Fraudclosure, Fabrication, Bankruptcy and Lies

Well lookie what we have here… More fraud, more deception, more lies. All this AFTER the so called mortgage settlement that was to stop all this… The case below goes a little something like this: Foreclosure filed by INDYMAC bank filed in Jan 2009 ONEWEST takes over INDYMAC in March 2009 Summary judgment granted to … Read more Related posts:
  1. MERS / BAC Bankruptcy Court Bashing In RE: BOX Order Denying Motion for Relief from Stay
  2. In Re: Arizmendi – CA Bankruptcy Court, HAMP Scam & “the court concluded it was left trying to guess which note OneWest actually held.”
  3. IN RE PHILLIPS, US Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Alabama | AURORA LOAN SERVICES Motion to Dismiss GRANTED, Except for Fraud on the Court
Apr
28

Florida Statute 817.54 | Obtaining of Mortgage, Mortgage Note, Promissory Note, etc., by False Representation

Just finished reading the Kentucky complaint against MERS et al and I found this excerpt very interesting… Kentucky’s public policy for accurate, transparent, and current land records makes it a criminal offense to file records that are forged, are groundless or contain material misstatements. Kentucky law further provides that instruments missing complete and accurate information … Read more Related posts:
  1. Promissory Note Fraud | Bondi Capitulates, Admits Promissory Note Transfers Invalidated by Fraud
  2. Promissory Note Fraud: Putrid Evidence Bubbling Up
  3. Court of Appeals of Ohio – HSBC BANK USA v. THOMPSON AFFIRMED – HSBC Failed to Establish that it was the Holder of a Promissory Note Secured by a Mortgage
Apr
27

Candidate for Congress Dan Reale: “Fraudulent Foreclosures Must Stop”

For Immediate Release Contact: Dan Reale Candidate for Congress (860) 564-5798 www.realedealforcongress.com Dan Reale: “Fraudulent Foreclosures Must Stop” Plainfield, CT (4/26/12) – Libertarian Candidate for Congress Dan Reale released the following statement today – “The Libertarian Party opposes the initiation of force in support of fraud. That’s not an issue of left or right. It’s … Read more Related posts:
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  2. “Stop the Slop” Legal Mess Over Foreclosures Deepening
  3. Federal Housing Finance Agency Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to the Congress – Housing Regulator Failed to Stop Fannie, Freddie Mortgage Issues
Apr
27

Candidate for Congress Dan Reale: “Fraudulent Foreclosures Must Stop”

For Immediate Release Contact: Dan Reale Candidate for Congress (860) 564-5798 www.realedealforcongress.com Dan Reale: “Fraudulent Foreclosures Must Stop” Plainfield, CT (4/26/12) – Libertarian Candidate for Congress Dan Reale released the following statement today – “The Libertarian Party opposes the initiation of force in support of fraud. That’s not an issue of left or right. It’s … Read more Related posts:
  1. Action Alert | The Bayless Family – How to Help: Occupy the FRAUDulent Enterprises and STOP on-going and future Eviction efforts
  2. “Stop the Slop” Legal Mess Over Foreclosures Deepening
  3. Federal Housing Finance Agency Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to the Congress – Housing Regulator Failed to Stop Fannie, Freddie Mortgage Issues
Apr
26

Culprits of the Crisis | Derivatives expert Janet Tavakoli takes a hard look at what – and who – caused the financial crisis

Finding the Culprits of the Crisis Derivatives expert Janet Tavakoli takes a hard look at what — and who — caused the financial crisis. Janet Tavakoli calls it as she sees it ... Related posts:
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  3. Private Wall Street Companies Caused The Financial Crisis – Not Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Or The Community Reinvestment Act
Apr
25

Just How Much Foreclosure Fraud Exists? Presenting the MBA’s Brief in the Florida Supreme Court Pino Case

“The fact that the MBA is this concerned should speak volumes about the magnitude of foreclosure fraud in Florida.” ~ Mark Stopa ~ Just How Much Foreclosure Fraud Exists? The Florida Supreme Court is currently deciding whether a plaintiff should be able to voluntarily dismiss a pending lawsuit when a defendant is seeking sanctions for … Read more Related posts:
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  2. Florida Supreme Court to Address Foreclosure Fraud | ROMAN PINO vs THE BANK OF NEW YORK
  3. Bank Satisfied Mortgage in PINO after Fraudclosure Exposed But Can’t Seem to Pay Off Four Judges in the Florida Supreme Court
Apr
24

The GSA, federal junkets and perspective

Waste, fraud, and abuse.


Over the last two weeks, the importance of a $820,000 junket put on by the General Services Administration (GSA) in Las Vegas has dominated the politician and pundit worlds. The spending spree has resulted in an investigation from Congress, the release of several federal employees and recriminations from both parties. Unfortunately, it has also allowed [...]

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Apr
23

The Wall Street Conspiracy – Trailer (VIDEO)

The Wall Street Conspiracy explores a pernicious form of fraud called illegal naked short selling that has had an enormous impact on the 2008 collapse of the US economy. http://www.thewallstreetconspiracy.com/ ~ 4closureFraud.org TweetRelated posts: Conspiracy FACT – Jesse Ventura, How Wall Street Destroyed Main Street Video – How Wall Street Shafted Main Street Prof. William … Read more Related posts:
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  3. Prof. William Black, On Point, Prosecute to the top 1% of Wall Street… (AUDIO)
Apr
18

Dylan Ratigan | Revolving Doors – Federal Reserve Officials Leave For Wall Street With Privileged Info

The Market Ticker – Dylan Slays ‘Em Again It just never ends folks, at least not if you vote “D” or “R”…. Months after requesting the transcripts detailing what happened inside the Fed during the financial crisis, the Dylan Ratigan Show reveals the information they received, and discuss their findings with the Huffington Post’s Ryan … Read more Related posts:
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Apr
13

An Ugly Foreclosure Story, Starring Bank of America

An ugly foreclosure story, starring Bank of America Dirma Rodriguez wonders how a house she’d been paying on for years, and which is specially modified for her severely disabled daughter, could be taken from her. Dirma Rodriguez had five minutes to gather her things and vacate the West Adams house she and her severely disabled … Read more Related posts:
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  2. Rhonda D. McLaughlin vs Bank of America – Sandusky Woman Sues Bank of America Over “Robo-” Foreclosure
  3. Beals v. Bank of America – Bank of America Sued in Class Action Over Foreclosure Fraud
Apr
12

Foreclosure Fraud Activist Lisa Epstein Runs for Clerk of Courts in Palm Beach County

“I have been warned that political campaigns can get very dirty and ugly. I’m just going to prepare the best I can but focus on my mission and my goal… I didn’t even consider giving up.” ~ Foreclosure Fraud Activist Lisa Epstein Runs for Clerk of Courts in Palm Beach County By: David Dayen It’s … Read more Related posts:
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Apr
09

Video: Hey, who wants to cast Eric Holder’s ballot?

What could go wrong?


In case you missed it at Breitbart.com this morning, an ingenious stunt from James O’Keefe and Project Veritas. Note that there’s no actual fraud committed here. There could have been if the impersonator had followed through, but when it came time to sign Holder’s name in the registrar’s book, that was his cue to bail [...]

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Apr
07

The Spiritual Side of Wrongful Foreclosure: “A Message of Hope to Homeowners”

I’m not particularly a religions person, spiritual maybe, but I do find this submission very interesting so I though I would share… Enjoy… ~ The Spiritual Side of Wrongful Foreclosure: “A Message of Hope to Homeowners” By: J. Allen Zow, Sr. “Midnight hour—tears streaming down your face, friends have left you all alone, you get … Read more Related posts:
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Apr
01

Thousands of Foreclosures in Limbo One Year After Stern Firm’s Collapse

Despite 377 complaints to the Florida Bar related to foreclosure fraud, not a single attorney has been sanctioned. Stern remains a member in good standing. ~ Thousands of foreclosures in limbo one year after Stern firm’s collapse The so-called foreclosure king of Florida knew his reign was over four months before his law firm’s doors … Read more Related posts:
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Mar
30

Register of Deeds Cutris Hertel Jr | Ingham County to Begin Collecting Taxes from Mortgage Giants Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae

“Hertel said Ingham County will reject foreclosure or other property documents filed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unless they include transfer tax payments.” ~ Ingham County to Begin Collecting Taxes from ... Related posts:
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  3. COMPLAINT | Register of Deeds CURTIS HERTEL, of INGHAM COUNTY; and NANCY HUTCHINS, of BRANCH COUNTY vs MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., et al
Mar
30

Palm Beach County Foreclosure Fraud Court Watchers to Start Attending & Observing Hearings!

From Occupy Palm Beach: Palm Beach County continues to be a national center of foreclosure fraud and, in response, the OPBC GA has approved two projects. Occupy the Courts will have foreclosure fraud court watchers attending hearings to observe and draw attention to our bankster-dominated legal system. Occupy Our Homes will assist homeowners in foreclosure–through … Read more No related posts.
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