Tempe and Glendale Attorney General (AG) Offices settled lawsuits earlier this month in two mortgage fraud cases. The settlements totaled $1.37 million, much of which will be returned to homeowners scammed by foreclosure rescue fraud.

Unsuspecting consumers were victimized by foreclosure rescue scams. Taken Care of Investments Principal Richard Winer will pay fines to the tune of $691,000 without admitting guilt. Homeowners risking foreclosure hired the firm in hopes of remaining in their homes.

The company promised to buy [...]

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