Checks in the mail for Washington borrowers
About 8,750 Washington borrowers who took out mortgages with Ameriquest should expect to see checks in the mail. The average check is $1,130. The smallest is $47, while the largest check is $7,950.
View ArticleYour chance to speak out about gas prices
I hear from readers every time I write a story about gas prices, so I know it's a hot topic. The Attorney General's office is holding three public forums to let you ask questions and provide relevant...
View ArticleBeware foreclosure rescue scams
Foreclosure rescue scams are on the rise nationwide as more people fall behind on their mortgage payments. I wrote about such schemes in this story a year ago.
View ArticleBeware mail urging you to extend your car warranty
My colleague has recently been inundated with mail urging her to extend her auto warranty, even though she has never bought one. Her mom, who lives in another state, has also been getting similar...
View ArticleState settles complaint over false car sales advertising
Automotive Consultant Group of Metairie, La., has settled a complaint with the Attorney General's Office on charges that it violated state consumer laws in promoting car sales events in Washington.
View ArticleRefund anticipation loans offer quick cash — but at a high price
It's that time of year. Tax time means that soon you'll be bombarded with offers to get your federal income tax refund early through a "refund anticipation loan" (RAL). But you'll pay a high price to...
View ArticleSued in one state, company tries another
If you get busted by one state Attorney General for deceptive marketing practices, seems like you should stop, not take the show on the road.
View ArticleGas gouging in Washington?
For a year now, the state has been investigating fuel prices in Washington to answer some questions that have riled consumers: Why do we pay so much for gas in this state? And why are there such...
View ArticleMoneyGram reaches $1.1 million agreement
MoneyGram Payment Services has agreed to fund $1.1 million to educate consumers about wire transfer fraud under an agreement reached Wednesday with Washington, the District of Columbia and 43 other...
View ArticleFife dealership settles lemon law charges
If you buy a car in Washington, the state's Lemon Law and other consumer laws protect you by requiring certain disclosures about the vehicle.
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