Photo (c) Backyard Production - Getty ImagesCan’t pay your mortgage? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns homeowners who are trying to keep the proverbial wolf away from their door that there are companies who say they can help out, but they’re only helping themselves.
The FTC and California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) have secured a court order, in response to their lawsuit, suspending operations by Home Matters USA, Academy Home Services, Atlantic Pacific Service Group, Golden Home Services America, as well as their owners.
The court agreed there was strong evidence that people were illegally charged thousands of dollars up-front for the false promise that the company would help the homeowner out by negotiating lower interest rates or monthly payments on their mortgage.
The suit also claimed Home Matters led people to believe the company was connected with government mortgage relief programs and COVID-19 relief programs that the company said it could enroll them in.
Additionally, the FTC said that Home Matters told people to stop paying and communicating with their mortgage companies for three months, the estimated time the company said it would take to get the modification completed.
FTC said that in many cases, Home Matters never got the promised modification. It said people not only lost the money they paid Home Matters, but also had to pay their mortgage lenders more to avoid foreclosure.
Adding insult to injury, the agency said many people ended up with lower credit scores, had their homes placed in foreclosure, or even lost their homes completely.
In making its ruling the U.S. District Court for Central California ordered Home Matters and its affiliates to temporarily suspend operations pending trial or settlement.
"Weighing the equities and considering Plaintiffs’ likelihood of ultimate success on the merits, a temporary restraining order with an asset freeze, the appointment of a temporary receiver, expedited discovery, and other equitable relief is in the public interest, the court ruled.
If making a mortgage payment becomes a problem…
FTC guidelines state "It's illegal to charge upfront fees. You can't collect money from a customer unless you deliver – and the customer agrees to – a written offer of mortgage relief from the customer's lender or servicer."
So, what’s someone to do in this situation? Among the pieces of advice the agency passes out, one word to the wise is that anyone who’s having trouble paying their mortgage or has received a foreclosure notice should first reach out to their mortgage servicer, even if they’re already in foreclosure.
Another safety net is talking to a certified housing counselor for free. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a searchable list of approved housing counseling agencies across the country and can be accessed here.
Ford has transformed the nation's best-selling pickup truck into a quick and capable EV. We share our first impressions of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, and discuss its prodigious power, swift acceleration, strong towing capability, and impressive electric range. We also talk about whether the new Lighting is a truck for the new, greener era. Plus, we help an audience member with some tire-buying advice and explain the importance of changing out your car's summer tires when the weather starts getting frigid.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - First Impressions: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
15:06 - Question: At what temperature should you change your car’s summer tires for all-season?
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Smokin’ Fast 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Ushers in a New Era of EV Pickup Trucks
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-review-a4084273266/
Which EVs Qualify for the New Electric Vehicle Tax Credit? It’s Complicated
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-vehicles-that-qualify-for-new-ev-tax-credit-a9310530660/
2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Wows Us as It Lives Up to the Hype
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2022-rivian-r1t-electric-pickup-truck-review-a3029848158/
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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With the cold season just around the corner, we share vital tips on preparing your vehicle for driving in wintry conditions, including checking and maintaining the proper tire pressure, the state of your car's battery charge, and topping off appropriate fluids. Also, we inspire a young mechanical engineering student with personal stories of how we advanced in our own automotive careers and give advice regarding future opportunities. And we welcome a special guest to the show this week, Consumer Reports' President and CEO Marta Tellado, as she shares the insights and inspiration contained in her new book, "Buyer Aware," available in stores on September 20th.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Preparing Your Car For The Winter Season
10:02 - Question: What career opportunities are available for a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry?
16:44 - Special Guest: Consumer Reports’ President and CEO Marta Tellado
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Winter Driving Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtakpDFGtU
6 Safety Sensors to Clean on Your Car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpdorEOeUc
Essential Winter Driving Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWVRbr15ek
Prep Your Car for Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3rczMZsN0g
Safe Winter Driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svc0BCK8ToM
If You have to Drive in the Winter, Follow These 9 Safety Steps
https://www.consumerreports.org/winter-driving/if-you-have-to-drive-in-winter-follow-these-safety-steps-a7843645782/
What to Pack in a Car Emergency Kit for Your Holiday Road Trips
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-car-emergency-kits-for-winter-holiday-road-trips/
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The new Nissan Z is here, and many people said we should have bought it instead of our GR86. So we set out with both cars, plus the prior gen 370z, to see what's new, what's better, and where we should have put our money.
00:00 - 1:20 Isn't this a Z car film?
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2:20 - 4:05 What we know for sure
4:05 - 6:36 On the bones of those before
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10:29 - 11:46 Can't believe this exists
11:46 - 13:06 Not alone, and not cheap
13:06 - 17:08 Can the 86 compete?
17:08 - 18:27 RTV and engine failures
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The guys drive variations of the GR Corolla on track at Utah Motorsports Campus! A 3-cylinder, 300HP, AWD manual-transmission hatchback with selectable torque distribution and aggressive styling? And it's built for track use? What's not to like?
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When the opportunity arises to put the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS with the 991.2 GT3RS and the 992 GT3, the right response is "Where do I meet you?".
On our most recent trip to Europe, we had this opportunity thanks to our friends at RSR Nurburg and Spa. Back to back in each car on the road and track creates some surprising realizations. These are the hottest Porsche models, but which one is the best?
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Audi and Mercedes have both offered Electric variants, but are just beginning to offer dedicated EV chassis to compete in the move toward electrics. We drive the E-Tron GT and the EQS to see if they push these historic brands forward or fall short.
00:00 - 2:23 Origin Stories
2:23 - 10:22 Audi e-tron GT
10:22 - 18:09 Mercedes EQS
18:09 - Moving or Stumbling forward
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Published: 25th Aug 2022 10:06:00 By: EverydayDriver
Car Video: GR86 vs BRZ vs GT86 - Decisions, Decisions | Everyday Driver
We bought a 2022 Toyota GR86 and many have asked us why not the 2022 BRZ? And are they much different than the prior generation car, the GT86? So, we grabbed a BRZ and a prior generation Hakone edition GT86 and went in search of some great roads. There are some surprises, some confirmations, and a lot of fun driving.
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11:47 – 13:04 This feels faster
13:04 – 14:58 Comfort or Precision
14:58 – 16:05 What are you looking for?
16:05 – 17:43 Debating trims and nuance
17:43 – Making the right choice
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Product Review Video: Google Pixel 7 Pro Reveal Event Watch Party
Google Pixel 7 Pro Event Watch Party. Expect Google to reveal all-new Pixel phones, Pixel Watch, and possibly an update to Google Nest products.
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Published: 4th Oct 2022 06:37:30 By: CNET
Product Review Video: iPhone 14 Pro’s Action Mode Could Replace Your GoPro
We put the iPhone 14 Pro's Action Mode to the test and compare it to the GoPro Hero 11.
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Product Review Video: Pixel 7 Pro Event: Everything to Expect From Google
Google is set to unveil the Pixel 7 lineup and the Pixel Watch. Here's what we know so far about those long-awaited gadgets.
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Published: 3rd Oct 2022 07:00:23 By: CNET
Product Review Video: Xwing Autonomous Airplane: My First REAL Flight was Exciting!
Startup Xwing is developing an autonomous plane it hopes to put into service by 2025. CNET's Andy Altman took a ride in Xwing's experimental aircraft.
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8:16 Autonomous Landing
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Product Review Video: Amazon Must Haves Under $150
Fun new tech and gadgets you can get on Amazon under $150.
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Published: 1st Oct 2022 04:00:08 By: CNET
FTC Video: The Community Advocate Center on ReportFraud.ftc.gov | Federal Trade Commission
Sign up to connect your community with fraud resources at: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/community
When you sign up to be a Report Fraud Community Advocate, your organization will get:
- A custom Community Advocate link that you can use to submit reports on behalf of your clients
- Next steps tailored to your client's report to try to recover money lost
- Aggregated data and statistics about the reports submitted through your organization's link
- Periodic emails about reporting trends in your geographic area
- Access to training videos, learn about upcoming webinars, and consumer education resources
Transcript:
At the Federal Trade Commission, we’re proud of the work we’ve done with legal services organizations. I want to tell you about the latest way we’re working together to help protect your clients.
The Community Advocate Center, we hope, is a tool that will make it easier for you and your colleagues to help clients report fraud to the FTC.
If you become a Report Fraud Community Advocate, you’ll get a custom link that lets you submit reports to the FTC on behalf of your clients.
This does two things: first, it flags the reports so our investigators can look closely at them as they build cases.
Second, it aggregates the reports into data that we can feed back to you about the reports your organization submitted. Which can be helpful for grant writing.
As you move through the reporting process, you’ll get some next steps tailored to your client’s experience, with a focus on getting their money back, whenever possible.
And, of course, by helping your clients report, you’re helping stop fraud in your community.
Learn more and sign up at ReportFraud.ftc.gov/community.
If it’s been a while since you’ve reported to the FTC, things have changed and gotten easier than ever. Check out ReportFraud.ftc.gov to see how easy it is to report a scam or bad business practice now.
Every day, we all work to help people affected by scams and bad business practices. I hope the Report Fraud Community Advocate Center helps you help your clients.
Knowing what’s happening in your community matters to us.
Get started at ReportFraud.ftc.gov/community.
And, if this was useful, please like and share it in your network.
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Hi, I’m Becca Kelly Slaughter, Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency.
You’ve probably heard the great news that the American Rescue Plan is now law. That means lots of people will soon be getting desperately-needed economic impact payments—some folks call them stimulus payments—of up to fourteen hundred dollars.
Many of you have been here before, so you know these funds will come through direct deposit, check, or debit card.
But we here at the FTC would like to remind you that scammers follow the headlines, too. So here are a few sure ways to spot a scammer trying to take your money or personal information.
First, know that nobody in the government will ask you to pay anything up front to get your economic impact payment. There’s no way to get your payment faster, and there’s no form to fill out. That’s simply a scam.
Second, the government will not call, email, text, or message you on social media to ask for your Social Security, bank account, or credit card number. Anyone who does is a scammer.
Third, anyone who tells you to pay by money transfer, gift card, or cryptocurrency is a scammer. No matter WHY they say you need to pay.
If you spot these scams, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Every report helps us try to stop scammers.
And let me say a word to would-be scammers: the FTC will use all of its enforcement authority to come after bad actors who try to take advantage of people anxiously awaiting relief.
To learn more about avoiding pandemic-related scams, visit FTC.gov/coronavirus. And help us spread the word. Share these tips and this video through your network. Thanks for helping us protect people from scams.
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Published: 12th Mar 2021 03:59:11 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: Cómo evitar estafas de ingresos | Federal Trade Commission
Aprenda a detectar propuestas de negocios, programas de asesoría y oportunidades de inversiones que son estafas y cómo evitarlas. Para aprender más visite https://ftc.gov/estafasdeingresos
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The Federal Trade Commission deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers' interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies.
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Published: 14th Dec 2020 04:05:45 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: How to Avoid Income Scams | Federal Trade Commission
Learn about scams disguised as legitimate business offers, coaching programs, and investment opportunities and how to avoid them. Learn more at https://www.ftc.gov/incomescams.
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Published: 14th Dec 2020 04:04:51 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: Cómo Reportar Fraude en ReporteFraude.ftc.gov | Federal Trade Commission
Este video demuestra cómo reportar fraude, estafas, y malas prácticas comerciales a la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC) en https://ReporteFraude.ftc.gov y por qué es importante hacerlo.
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The Federal Trade Commission deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers' interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies.
Comment Moderation Policy
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Published: 5th Nov 2020 03:59:43 By: FTCvideos
DIY Video: The Flower Farming Family | GARDEN | Great Home Ideas
Flower farming can be a tricky business. Dealing with drought, bushfires and not to mention the recent pandemic shutting farmers markets. But when Joh meets the Padovano family who run a flower farm near the Southern Highlands, she finds a family just like their flowers; resilient and blooming.
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Published: 4th Oct 2022 10:15:03 By: Great Home Ideas
DIY Video: Make Your Own Charred Outdoor Table | DIY | Great Home Ideas
A few weeks ago, Adam transformed a blonde brick bbq area with a coat of black paint and a Japanese inspired outdoor coffee table. Well, this week he’ll show you how to make that coffee table, but it will take more than just a coat of black paint to achieve this charred look.
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Published: 3rd Oct 2022 10:00:03 By: Great Home Ideas
DIY Video: Classic Tiramisu | FOOD | Great Home Ideas
Karen's going to show you how to make a classic tiramisu with a ready made sponge cake. With lots of layers of cream, chocolate and coffee there's no denying why it's a world famous dessert.
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Published: 2nd Oct 2022 09:45:00 By: Great Home Ideas
DIY Video: Tips For Creating the Kitchen of Your Dreams | HOME | Great Home Ideas
There’s a lot of things to consider when creating your new kitchen, so before you start, watch these great tips from Pete and make the kitchen of your dreams a reality.
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Published: 1st Oct 2022 11:15:01 By: Great Home Ideas
DIY Video: Nutmeg Figs with Mint Pistachio Sugar & Custard | FOOD | Great Home Ideas
There’s a lot of reasons to love Ed’s fig and pistachio custard desert dish; there’s the intense flavours of the figs, the rich colours, the seasonal taste and the texture of the pistachios. But best of all, it’s so easy to make, you’d barely even call it cooking!
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Published: 30th Sep 2022 11:30:10 By: Great Home Ideas
Business Video: Fed Will Be Talking Tough For Some Time Yet: Nomura’s Subbaraman
Rob Subbaraman, head of global markets research at Nomura, discusses Federal Reserve policy, who will see a hard landing versus a soft landing and his outlook for China’s economy. He speaks on Bloomberg Television.
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Published: 5th Oct 2022 05:24:14 By: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Business Video: JPMorgan Asset Management Has Been Net Short U.S. Treasuries: Liang
Jonathan Liang. head of investment specialists, Asia ex-Japan, global fixed income, currency and commodities group at JPMorgan Asset Management, discusses Federal Reserve policy and its implications for financial markets. He speaks with Yvonne Man and David Ingles on "Bloomberg Markets: China Open."
Published: 5th Oct 2022 02:52:24 By: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Business Video: New Zealand Central Bank Hikes Rates Half a Point for Fifth Straight Time
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 2.50% as expected by most economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Kathleen Hays reports on Bloomberg Television with David Ingles and Yvonne Man.
Published: 5th Oct 2022 01:58:15 By: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Business Video: Trump Turns to Supreme Court in Documents Fight
Former President Donald Trump is asking the US Supreme Court to intervene in the fight over government papers at his Mar-a-Lago home. Jodi Schneider reports on Bloomberg Television.
Published: 5th Oct 2022 12:03:06 By: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Business Video: Oil Extends Rally in NY as OPEC+ Mulls Largest Output Cut Since 2020
Oil is trading lower in the Asian session after jumping above $86 in New York trading. OPEC+ said it was considering cutting its production limit by as much as 2 million barrels a day. That's double what was previously anticipated. Sheela Tobben reports on Bloomberg Television.
Published: 4th Oct 2022 11:39:13 By: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
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