FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme

Summary: The Federal Trade Commission is returning nearly $3 million to consumers deceived by the Golden Home Services, also known as Home Matters USA, mortgage relief scheme, which falsely promised to reduce homeowners’ mortgage payments and prevent foreclosures.In response to a lawsuit from the FTC and the California Department …

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Source: [Executive Risk] FTC Consumer Protection Press Releases