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NEVADA STATE REFERRAL HOTLINE

 

YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED... SINCE THE STATE'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION HAS GONE AWAY IT'S HARDER TO FIND SOME CONSUMER HELP.

OF COURSE....

THERE'S ALWAYS CONTACT 13 CALL FOR ACTION...

BUT THE STATE ALSO HAS A REFERRAL HOTLINE...

GET A PENCIL AND PAPER BECAUSE YOU'LL WANT TO KEEP THIS NUMBER HANDY...

IT'S THE STATE'S REFERRAL SYSTEM... JUST CALL 486-7355.

AGAIN... 486-7355.

 

 

MORTGAGE MODIFICATION MEDIATION

We are getting a high number of complaints on mortgage modification issues.  Here's the deal.  If you have problems with a lender you can file a formal complaint with the Nevada Mortgage Lending Division for help and intervention.  Also, there is now mediation available.

 If fact, the states new foreclosure mediation program has already been slammed with people applying for help. You can call the State's Referral System at 486-7355.

         HOMEOWNERS HAVE 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING FORECLOSURE NOTICES TO SEEK MEDIATION.... UNDER THE PROGRAM.

 

 

Good luck-

TOP JOB SCAMS

 

IF YOU'RE ONE OF THE MANY PEOPLE LOOKING FOR A JOB THESE DAYS...

THERE A FEW SCAMS YOU NEED TO BEWARE OF.

 

 

 

NEVER PAY FOR JOB TRAINING OR A BACKGROUND CHECK.

A GOOD COMPANY PAYS THOSE EXPENSES.

WATCH OUT.... FOR UNSOLICITED E-MAILS OR WEBSITES.... THAT ASK TOO MUCH INFORMATION.

THAT'S A RECIPE FOR IDENTITY THEFT.

FINALLY...

BEWARE OF HEADHUNTERS WHO PROMISE GETTING YOU A JOB.... WILL BE NO PROBLEM.

IF FINDING WORK WAS THAT EASY....

YOU WOULDN'T BE PAYING FOR THEIR HELP.

FREE TRIAL OFFERS

 

 FROM CONTACT 13...

A CONTACT 13 CONSUMER ALERT TONIGHT... ABOUT FREE TRIALS OVER THE INTERNET!

T

HE WEB IS FULL OF FREE TRIAL OFFERS FOR PILLS AND POTIONS, BUT MOST OF THEM COME WITH A CATCH.

BUT WITH MOST OF THESE...

YOU ARE MOST LIKELY SIGNING UP TO RECEIVE A CONTINUING SUPPLY OF THE PRODUCTS.... UNLESS YOU CANCEL PROMPTLY

TENANTS RIGHTS

If you are renting a property and are having problems and want to know what your rights are.... please call Tenants Rights at 383-6095.  Since Contact 13 gets alot of these complaints, I decided to post the number.  Please always do your homework.

Even before you rent a property, you may want to inquire about your rights.

Tricia Kean

GREAT TRAVEL DEALS

If you need a break from this extreme heat, why not get away?  If you think you can't afford it you may want to think again.  Here are some great deals... but you need to act fast!

THERE'S A NEW TRAVEL DEAL OUT THERE..... THAT COULD HELP YOU SAVE SOME SERIOUS CASH.

STARWOOD HOTELS IS SLASHING PRICES.... UP TO -50- PERCENT.

STARWOOD MANAGES SHERATON... WESTIN.... AND OTHER HOTEL BRANDS..

THE PROMOTION IS GOOD THROUGH.... OCTOBER -12-TH.

THIS COULD SET OFF A PRICE WAR AMONG HOTELS...

AND....

MEAN CHEAPER RATES.... ACROSS THE BOARD.

COUNTRYWIDE SETTLEMENT!!!

GOOD NEWS FOR THOUSANDS OF HOMEOWNERS WITH LOANS THROUGH.... COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL.

HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS.... MAY BE HEADED.... YOUR WAY.

 

 

 

ATTORNEY GENERAL.... CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO SAYS.....

ELIGIBLE BORROWERS SHOULD START RECEIVEING PACKETS SOON..... WITH INFORMATION IN HOW TO CLAIM A SHARE.... OF -3- MILLION DOLLARS.

THE MONEY IS BEING DOLED OUT..... TO NEVADA HOMEOWNERS WHO LOST THEIR HOMES..... AS PART OF A NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.

NEVADA IS ONE OF SEVERAL STATES..... WHO FINALIZED SETTLEMENT PLANS..... WITH COUNTRYWIDE.

THE SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR..... PLANS TO BEGIN MAILING PAYMENTS OUT... IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF -2- THOUSAND -10-.

FIGHTING FRAUD IN SOUTHERN NEVADA

With things still tough in this economy, fraudsters are out there in full force.  You need to recognize the game and learn to follow your own rules.  You also may want to become more educated about what is going on here in Southern Nevada.

 

 

 

 

YOU CAN LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS... ON HOW TO FIGHT BACK.

THE NEVADA FIGHT FRAUD TASKFORCE IS HOSTING ANOTHER FIGHT FRAUD SUMMER SEMINAR.

IT'S SET FOR TONIGHT FROM -7- TO -8- P-M.... AT THE WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY.

LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ON HAND.... TO TEACH YOU.... HOW TO PREVENT FRAUD

AND...

WHAT TO DO.... IF YOU'VE BEEN VICTIMIZED.

FEDS LOOK INTO GOOGLE MONEY TREE

 

 

CONTACT 13 WARNED YOU ABOUT A LOCAL COMPANY THAT WAS ALLEGEDLY SCAMMING PEOPLE.... ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

WE LEARNED ABOUT GOOGLE MONEY TREE FROM YOU... OUR VIEWERS... WHO E-MAILED CONTACT 13...

NOW...

THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IS INVESTIGATING GOOGLE MONEY TREE.

 

Thank you Contact 13 viewers for being so on top of things and letting us know when something isn't right.... because of you... Google Money Tree now has to answer to the FEDS!

 

THE F-T-C HAS FILED A SUIT.... ALLEGING THE COMPANY MISREPRESENTED.... THAT THEY WERE AFFILIATED WITH GOOGLE

THE F-T-C ALSO CLAIMS....

GOOGLE MONEY TREE LURED CONSUMERS INTO PAYING FOR A KIT.... THAT MAY HELP THEM MAKE MONEY.... ON THE INTERNET.

AND DIDN'T MAKE CLEAR TO CONSUMERS.... THEY WOULD BE CHARGED -72- DOLLARS A MONTH.... FROM THAT POINT ON.

LOCAL VICTIM.... MEGAN HUFFAKER WAS HIT WITH THE HIDDEN CHARGE

AND SAYS...

THE COMPANY REFUSED TO GIVE HER... MONEY BACK.

"THEY WERE ADAMANT WE DO NOT GIVE CREDITS. WE DO NOT EVER GIVE BACK ANY MONEY. NO. WE CAN'T DO IT. WE WON'T DO IT."

 

IF YOU FEEL YOU WERE TAKEN.... BY GOOGLE MONEY TREE...

CONTACT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

 

CONTRACTORS GO BEFORE THE BOARD

 

 

 

Beware if you hire a contractor here in Southern Nevada!  Please take my advice and do your backround check so you don't get scammed! 

 

 

-16- SOUTHERN NEVADA CONTRACTORS ARE IN HOT WATER.... WITH THE STATE CONTRACTORS BOARD.

EVERY COMPANY AND INDIVIDUAL..... LISTED ON YOUR SCREEN WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION OF THE BOARD'S RULES AND REGULATIONS.

 

ALL BUT....

OMEGA AIR CONDITIONING HAD THEIR LICENSES REVOKED.

THE NEVADA STATE CONTRACTORS BOARD REMINDS.... CONSUMERS TO NEVER DO BUSINESS.... WITH AN UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR.

Omega Air Conditioning

Cordell Construction

Landreville & Pires Development

Sabr Construction, LLC.

Dawn Framing, Inc.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Pro Line Construction, Inc.

Country Cupboards

Medina Consulting, LLC.

Battle Born Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC.

Summerlin Plumbing and Drain Service, Inc.

Associated Mechanical, Inc.

Construction Development Integrated

E. Dunn Home Improvements

Morgan Taylor Framing & Drywall

MDC Construction