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FTC finds an estimated 25.6 million Americans fell victim to fraud in 2011

The Federal Trade Commission has released a statistical survey of fraud in the United States during 2011, which showed that an estimated 25.6 million adults – 10.8 percent of the adult population – were fraud victims. While fast-growing online

Don’t open email falsely claiming to be from FTC

The Federal Trade Commission is warning small businesses that an email with a subject line “NOTIFICATION OF CONSUMER COMPLAINT” is not from the FTC. The email falsely states that a complaint has been filed with the agency against their company.

Foreclosure settlement cash a few months away

The Orange County Register Nearly 4 million homeowners will be contacted within the next three months to receive payment under an $8.5 billion foreclosure-abuse settlement between federal regulators and 10 large banks, according to the Federal Reserve.

American Taxpayers Relief Act signed into law

Last week, Congress reached an agreement in the “fiscal cliff” negotiations, and President Obama signed the American Taxpayers Relief Act into law last Wednesday. C.A.R. would like to recognize and thank the tens of thousands of C.A.R. members

Justice Dept. raises awareness of disaster fraud hotline

The Dept. of Justice, the FBI, and the National Center for Disaster Fraud remind the public there is a potential for disaster fraud in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Suspected fraudulent activity pertaining to relief efforts associated with natural

Waffle-Sandwich Shop Coming to the Shoppes

Just across from the new Dillion's Restaurant at the shoppes in Chino Hills, Bruxie, (Pronounced Brucks-ee) will open it's doors next month. Bruxie originated in Orange County and the Shoppes opening will be its first location in the Inland Empire.

Consumers warned about paying up-front fees to contractors

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is alerting California consumers who are considering hiring a painter, landscaper – or any other type of construction contractor – that it is illegal to ask for or accept a down payment of more than

Chino Hills is Number 34 on Money Magazine's 2012 Best Places To Live!

WINNER Top 100 rank: 34 Population: 74,600 Compare Chino Hills to Top 10 Best Places This ethnically diverse Southern California community an hour outside Los Angeles claims a higher median income than that of Beverly Hills. Excellent schools and safe

Short Sale Soundoff: BofA increases relocation assistance payments

Bank of America has launched a nationwide program that offers delinquent mortgage customers increased assistance with relocation expenses – from $2,500 to $30,000 – at the completion of a qualifying short sale. To qualify for the enhanced

New stores to open at The Shoppes in Chino Hills

Dillion's Irish Restaurant and Pub recently opened in March as well as a hat store... Caps, Untd . Two more retail stores will open this summer at The Shoppes, Charming Charlie , a jewelry and accessories stores, and eCosway , a retailer selling private

FHA Fees Rise and Fall

Talking Points Fees for refinancing into a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan are set to fall, as the upfront mortgage insurance decreases to 0.01 percent of the base loan amount, from 1 percent, beginning June 11. For buyers, the upfront mortgage

IRS Tax Scam Warning

The IRS is warning taxpayers of an emerging tax refund scam in which victims are advised to falsely claim tax refunds. The frequent targets of this scam are seniors, church congregations, or people with little or no income that would not typically be

Consumer Protection Working Group launched to Combat Consumer Fraud

The Consumer Protection Working Group, formed under President Barack Obama’s Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force (FFETF), recently convened its first meeting to address consumer fraud, which can financially cripple households and can cause extensive

Fraud Altert: Unexpected IRS refund

If you receive an unsolicited email that appears to be from the IRS requesting that you file a "tax refund request," do not fall victim to this identity theft scheme. Numerous people are receiving unsolicited email informing them that a $9,390.55

State targets property-tax payers

Orange County Register Beginning with the 2012 tax bill (the one due in April 2013), the state Franchise Tax Board will require property owners to break down their property taxes into deductible and non-deductible portions. Read the full story
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