Missouri AG Sues CA-based 'Foreclosure Relief' Firm

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has filed a lawsuit against US Foreclosure Relief of California for allegedly taking money from consumers to help them modify their loans, but not performing the work."Unfortunately, these tough economic times have brought out opportunists who prey on people at some of their most desperate and vulnerable moments," said AG Koster in a statement. "People facing the loss of a home may feel that they have no other choice but to turn to these fraudulent companies. The Attorney General's Office intends to stop them from doing business in Missouri." According to The Orange County Register, US Foreclosure Relief is a California company with a location in Orange but its telephone does not pick up. AG Koster says US Foreclosure charged homeowners $1,850 for its services, along with a processing fee of $500. "The company demanded payment upfront, in violation of Missouri law. Missouri law is clear that payment may not be charged or collected until the foreclosure consultant service is performed," says the AG's office.