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Reverse Mortgage Fraudster Arrested Again Over New Scams

Reverse Mortgage Fraudster Arrested Again Over New Scams

by Phil Hall | Oct 6, 2023 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Chicago man arrested in 2017 for running a reverse mortgage scam was arrested after authorities discovered he was still scamming seniors. WGNTV.com reported Mark Diamond was arrested six years ago for orchestrating a reverse mortgage scam that allegedly stole $10...
SEC Charges Podcaster in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme

SEC Charges Podcaster in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme

by Phil Hall | Sep 26, 2023 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Matthew Motil, host of the podcast “The Cash Flow King,” with fraudulently raising approximately $11 million from more than 50 investors in a Ponzi scheme involving notes purportedly backed by residential...
Miami Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Covid Relief Fund Fraud

Miami Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Covid Relief Fund Fraud

by Phil Hall | Aug 18, 2023 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Miami real estate agent was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for fraudulently obtaining Covid-19 relief loans and grants under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Relief Program. Daniela Rendon was accused of...
UBS in $1.4 Billion Settlement Over RMBS Fraud Charges

UBS in $1.4 Billion Settlement Over RMBS Fraud Charges

by Phil Hall | Aug 14, 2023 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

UBS AG (NYSE:UBS) and several of its U.S.-based affiliates agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement to resolve a civil action filed in November 2018 related to the Swiss-headquartered bank’s underwriting and issuance of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) issued...
Utah Company in $15M Settlement Over Real Estate Investor Training Scheme

Utah Company in $15M Settlement Over Real Estate Investor Training Scheme

by Phil Hall | May 23, 2023 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) announced a settlement with the principals of a Utah-based real estate investment training company that involves a $15 million penalty and a permanent ban from being involved in...
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