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In this video, Jason M. Kueser discusses whether a defrauded consumer has the right to file a lawsuit. There are a variety of different types of consumer fraud actions. This video is provided for informational purposes only and nothing contained herein is or should be constituted as legal advice. If you have questions related to any legal topic, you should consult with an attorney and should not rely solely upon information provided via the internet. …

On October 1, 2009, Colorado Securities Commissioner Fred Joseph announced that the Securities Division had filed a complaint against Stifel, Nicolaus & Company. According to the Division’s news release, the complaint alleges:
Stifel Nicolaus falsely represented auction rate securities as liquid, short-term investments to Colorado investors without discussing the risks. These representations gave investors a false sense of security that the investments would always be liquid when auction rate securities, in fact, faced significant, inherent liquidity risks.
A copy of the Notice …

From Consumer Fraud Blawg:
Two recent news items should come as welcome news to consumers. Regulatory and private action has led to the suspension of consumer credit collection arbitration by two groups who administer arbitration claims across the country. Given the anti-consumer nature of arbitration, these actions should help level the playing field for consumers in debt-related disputes.
National Arbitration Forum to stop administering consumer debt arbitration claims
In another pro-consumer effort, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson recently reached a settlement with the …

From the Consumer Fraud Blawg
In a recent announcement, New York Attorney General Mario Cuomo stated that his office has issued subpoenas to fourteen loan modification companies and filed suit against another company.
During a news conference on June 9, it was reported that Mr. Cuomo referred to the entire loan modification industry as a scam. Mr. Cuomo has taken aggressive action against several industries in recent months, including the financial services industry.
Consumers often fall victim to businesses that use deceptive and …

From the Consumer Fraud Blawg
The Consumer Fraud Blawg will contain information and commentary related to, you guessed it . . . consumer fraud.  I am currently developing this blog, as well as the Investment Fraud Blawg, the Stockbroker Fraud Blawg, the Securities Arbitration Blawg, and the Securities Fraud Blawg.  Please bear with me while I finish a few administrative matters.  I expect to have these blawgs officially up and running within the next few days.

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