All Consuminghttp://www.atg.wa.gov/allconsuming.aspx<p><a title="All Consuming" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/allconsuming.aspx" target="_blank">All Consuming</a> has an interesting niche. We’re a government blog. We’re a consumer blog. We’re a chameleon, of sorts. A horse of many colors. A wearer of multiple hats. A proud manipulator/abuser of clichés …</p><p>Anyway, we received a nice mention in this month’s <a title="Washington State Bar News" href="http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/barnews/jul09-lawblogging.htm" target="_blank">Washington State Bar News</a> because we’re also a law blog ...</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23150http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23150Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:27:40 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorA Tacoma debt-repair company was shut down this week by the Federal Trade Commission for preying on financially strapped consumers.  ... Read the full post for tips to spot a debt-repair scam and where to find legitimate help.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23148http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23148Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:00:17 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorThe telemarketers’ pitch seems innocent enough: They want you to buy trash bags, light bulbs or gift cards at jacked-up prices. They claim your cash will help the homeless or support employment for those with disabilities. But state officials and consumer advocates are warning residents not to be misled by these sales calls. Read today's <a title="consumer alert" href="http://atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=23082" target="_blank">consumer alert</a> from the Washington Attorney General's Office, Secretary of State and BBB.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23086http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23086Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:16:21 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys have declared war, so to speak, on a number of companies that advertise so-called extended vehicle warranties through the use of deceptive “robo-calls” ...</p><p><strong>Have you received any robo-calls lately advertising car warranties/service contracts?</strong></p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23070http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23070Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:58:22 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>TJX  agreed to pay $9.75 million to 41 attorneys general as a part of <a title="TJX AOD" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/uploadedFiles/Home/News/Press_Releases/2009/AODTJX2009-06-23.pdf">settlement</a> that follows the states’ investigation concerning the retailer’s data security practices. ... Info on the new "Red Flags Rule." ...</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23066http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23066Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:06:32 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorWe're 2! Our <a title="first story" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=16068" target="_blank">first story</a> posted June 20, 2007, highlighted new technology to help prevent auto theft (think GPS!). Since then, we’ve written about 450 other snippets covering everything from <a title="modern-day pirates" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=21224" target="_blank">modern-day pirates</a> to <a title="Zombie PC attacks" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=21296" target="_blank">Zombie PC attacks</a>; hot <a title="urban legends" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22506" target="_blank">urban legends</a> to <a title="love scams" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=19124" target="_blank">love scams</a>; unsavory <a title="spam" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=16112" target="_blank">spam</a> to <a title="credit reports" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22432" target="_blank">credit reports</a>, including <a title="some that aren't so free" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=17878" target="_blank">some that aren't so free</a> and <a title="one you probably didn’t know about" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=21292" target="_blank">one you probably didn’t know about</a>. ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23056http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23056Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:03:41 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorHomeowners facing foreclosure can receive free legal help thanks to a new program launched by the <a title="Washington State Bar Association" href="http://wsba.org/" target="_blank">Washington State Bar Association</a>. ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23040http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23040Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:56:06 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>In today's <a title="Shop Closed: Consumer options are limited when businesses go bankrupt" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=23004">Ask the AG column</a>, Attorney General Rob McKenna talks about what boarded-up stores and bankruptcies mean for consumers and explains how you can avoid common pitfalls.</p><p><strong>Share your thoughts:</strong><strong>As a consumer, are you more careful about where and how you shop? As a business owner, what are you doing to reassure your customers that it's a good time to buy?</strong></p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23026http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=23026Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:05:28 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorFor many people, working from home sounds ideal: Be your own boss. Set your own hours. Make money. But before you pounce on a work-at-home offer, wait. Many employment offers are scams.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22996http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22996Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:05:44 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorDISH Network and Fisher Communications have ended their contract dispute that kept Fisher stations including KOMO and KIMA off the satellite service since December. DISH resumed broadcasts of Fisher stations at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22994http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22994Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:15:42 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>For Eva Buck, a single mother of twin girls, it was a <a title="stranger’s offer to help her save her family’s home from foreclosure" href="http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/43496502.html" target="_blank">stranger’s offer to help her save her family’s home from foreclosure</a>. For small business owner Reuben Quam, it was a <a title="promise of big returns on his investment" href="http://www.cityofvancouver.us/seniormessenger.asp?issueID=64688&amp;articleID=64707" target="_blank">promise of big returns on his investment</a>. For grandparents Howard and Barbara Rice, it was a <a title="call from a supposed relative in trouble" href="http://www.tri-cityherald.com/business/story/538603.html" target="_blank">call from a supposed relative in trouble</a>. In every case, it was a scam.</p><p>More from our Taking Charge in Tough Times seminars ...</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22974http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22974Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:37:52 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorHere’s some sweet news for Chrysler owners: The Chrysler Group, LLC, and Fiat have agreed to honor the “<a title="Lemon Law" href="http://atg.wa.gov/lemonlaw.aspx" target="_blank">Lemon Law</a>” rights of buyers when the new company takes control of the U.S. auto maker.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22948http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22948Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:40:55 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorThe Washington Attorney General’s Office is working to “keep the dirty side down”* for motorcycle enthusiasts who shop for parts over the Internet.  ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22942http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22942Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:15:01 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>The car ads are enticing: <strong>75% off manufacturer's suggested retail price. $0 Down Delivers! Forced Liquidation!</strong></p><p>Unfortunately, offers like these can be misleading. ...</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22914http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22914Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:12:33 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorRecent layoffs mean more Washington residents are without health insurance. The good news is they may qualify for assistance to help cover the costs of necessary prescription medications. Help is literally rolling your way this week if you live in Seattle, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Prosser, Yakima, Everett, Olympia, Longview or Vancouver. ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22906http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22906Sat, 30 May 2009 00:36:31 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>Days after I addressed an All Consuming blog reader’s <a title="concern" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22872" target="_blank">concern</a> about a sudden spike in his credit card’s interest rate, Congress passed a landmark law to address the problem. But will consumers with good credit end up footing the bill?</p><p><strong>Do you think the new law will help you or hurt you?</strong></p><p> </p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22900http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22900Wed, 27 May 2009 23:33:08 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>Seniors reportedly receive more telephone and mail solicitations than any other age group. Those with dementia can write check after check to charities without understanding how much they’re spending or how the money will be used.</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22890http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22890Wed, 20 May 2009 19:00:10 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorSeniors reportedly receive more telephone and mail solicitations than any other age group. Those with dementia can write check after check to charities without understanding how much they’re spending or how the money will be used.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22888http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22888Wed, 20 May 2009 18:57:09 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>The girl next door is married. The guy at your gym already has a significant other. Let’s face it, meeting your future Mr. or Mrs. Right isn’t always easy. So it’s not surprising that dating services are becoming more popular. ... If you're considering such a service, read our tips ...</p><p><strong>Have you tried a dating service? What was your experience?</strong></p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22876http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22876Tue, 19 May 2009 17:12:06 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>Ticked off by sudden spikes in credit card rates? You're not alone. Congress is on it. ... <strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What do you think about the proposed Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights? Has your credit card interest rate changed lately?</strong></p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22872http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22872Thu, 14 May 2009 22:10:35 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorIf you received a postcard in the mail saying that your prepaid package containing jewelry is waiting for you and you just need to confirm delivery, would you think it was your lucky day?http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22850http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22850Wed, 13 May 2009 00:14:09 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorIt's prom and wedding season. If you plan to hire a limo or town car to celebrate, make sure it's licensed and legitimate. ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22844http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22844Mon, 11 May 2009 22:39:26 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>An All Consuming reader asked the following: <em>My credit card company insists that the payment over due date is when they receive the payment at their office. I believe the post date is the date of payment made. Is there a law defining this? ...</em></p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22838http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22838Mon, 11 May 2009 19:02:28 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorA judge ordered a notorious foreclosure rescue scammer to pay more than $3.2 million to victims he wronged plus $179,000 in penalties for violating the Consumer Protection Act ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22836http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22836Thu, 07 May 2009 21:34:50 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorThe Wizard of Oz hid behind a Web of lies until he was confronted by Dorothy. Here in our own Emerald City, we have an issue with another kind of deceit: SEOs that boast amazing feats.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22776http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22776Mon, 04 May 2009 19:20:13 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorScammers are trying to cash in the Swine Flu frenzy. As if the threat of a pandemic weren’t enough, now we have to worry about a potential computer virus epidemic, phishing attacks and bogus prevention products.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22770http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22770Fri, 01 May 2009 19:08:33 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorThis e-mailed advertisement for a “Foreclosure Relief Kit” clogged up a co-worker’s inbox. It looks like an attractively packaged rip-off, if you ask us.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22746http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22746Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:09:14 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorWashington courts are offering a one-time amnesty program for folks with unpaid parking tickets and traffic fines. Pay now and they'll waive your late fees.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22742http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22742Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:57:29 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>When KOMO aired a <a title="report" href="http://www.komonews.com/news/local/43853262.html" target="_blank">report</a> this week about a company that provides an app that lets you download coupons to your mobile phone, I was intrigued. But as the story shows, both consumers and businesses may be ripped off ...</p><p><strong>As a consumer, would you use coupons if they could be downloaded to your cell? As a business, would you accept a coupon that wasn’t paper?</strong></p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22738http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22738Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:06:57 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorCongratulations to <img title="LifeSmartsKittitas" height="195" alt="LifeSmartsKittitas" hspace="10" src="/uploadedImages/Home/Safeguarding_Consumers/All_Consuming_Blawg_Content/washingtonlifesmarts.jpg" width="200" align="left" vspace="10" border="0" />Kittitas High School for a second place win in the national LifeSmarts competition!http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22732http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22732Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:12:15 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorA new class-action settlement means that thousands of drugs will be less expensive. News sources including <a title="KOMO TV" href="http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/43599467.html" target="_blank">KOMO TV</a> reported last week that the prices of more than 1,400 drugs including Lipitor, Claritin, Prilosec, Celebrex and Ambien, will be reduced by 4 percent and some consumers will receive money.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22722http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22722Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:08:24 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<img title="postcard1" height="148" alt="postcard1" hspace="10" src="/uploadedImages/Home/Safeguarding_Consumers/All_Consuming_Blawg_Content/postcard1.jpg" width="200" align="left" vspace="10" border="0" />The Washington Attorney General’s Office is leading a 40-state investigation into several businesses that send official-looking postcards warning that your car’s warranty recently expired or will soon. ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22644http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22644Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:58:29 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>Today, the <a title="Public Counsel Section" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/utilities.aspx" target="_blank">Public Counsel Section</a> of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office joined a multi-party settlement agreement in the <a title="proposed merger" href="http://utc.wa.gov/rms2.nsf/035319dd75df58ee8825706c0082540d/dc2a8380e626747b8825750c00723d36!OpenDocument" target="_blank">proposed merger</a> of CenturyTel and Embarq. The settlement recommends that the state Utilities and Transportation Commission approve the merger subject to a set of conditions to protect consumers served by the phone companies.</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22640http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22640Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:33:19 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>Yesterday's Dilbert cartoon sums up complaints we frequently hear about rebates. ... Do you still buy products with rebates or have you given up?</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22618http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22618Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:59:37 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorAttorney General Rob McKenna will make a guest appearance Saturday morning at the Better Business Bureau's Secure Your ID Day shred event in Bellevue.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22612http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22612Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:14:10 GMTSarah LaneAttorney General Rob McKenna was a guest Tuesday morning on KZOK’s Bob Rivers show. As McKenna talked about all-too-common scams involving <a title="fake checks, wire transfers and Craigslist ads" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=17760" target="_blank">fake checks, wire transfers and Craigslist ads</a>, wisecrack Rivers suggested a new prevention strategy ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22594http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22594Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:38:20 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorIf you've ever become the victim of a scam, you may end up on what's called a "sucker list."  But what happens if cons have the wrong number? Unfortunately, as this story from <a title="KIRO TV shows" href="http://www.kirotv.com/money/19170268/detail.html" target="_blank">KIRO TV shows</a>, you might still be bombarded with phone calls even if you're not a sucker.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22588http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22588Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:11:19 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorYou, consumer-savvy reader, deserve to know what else is going on. So here are other blogs, news feeds, etc. that we/I think you should be reading in addition to <a title="All Consuming" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/allconsuming.aspx" target="_blank">All Consuming</a>. <p><strong>Know another good source for consumer protection stories? Share it here.</strong></p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22562http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22562Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:01:18 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorA new <a title="Microsoft report" href="http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/sir.aspx" target="_blank">Microsoft report</a> cites a dramatic increase in scareware programs that warn PC users about purpoted problems then try to sell them a fix through bogus security alerts ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22550http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22550Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:39:37 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorThe U.S. Attorney's Office has charged a Seattle man with identity theft after he stole documents from computers using LimeWire. ... We've got more info on peer-to-peer file sharing on our site. ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22548http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22548Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:37:22 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>The Obama administration today announced a new coordinated effort across federal and state agencies and the private sector to target mortgage loan modification fraud and foreclosure rescue scams ...</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22546http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22546Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:08:45 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>Wachovia will pay a $50 million penalty buy back auction rate securities from investors under a <a title="settlement" href="http://dfi.wa.gov/sd/orders/s-08-229-09-co01.pdf" target="_blank">settlement</a> announced this week. ... Investors may be eligible for a buy back ...</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22522http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22522Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:57:13 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorGov. Gregoire has declared April as Financial Literacy Month.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22520http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22520Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:54:25 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorIf you're one of the many unlucky folks out of a job, this might help relieve some of the sting. You can deduct many job-hunting expenses ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22514http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22514Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:42:46 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorKOMO TV <a title="reported today" href="http://www.komonews.com/news/local/42312487.html" target="_blank">reported today</a> that Republic Parking in Seattle owes refunds to thousands of customers. According to the story, the company blames a computer glitch for causing 12,000 old transactions to be processed again ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22512http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22512Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:21:24 GMTAGO Blog Moderator<p>In case you missed these news stories, we're sharing them...</p>http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22510http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22510Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:46:01 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorHave you heard the warning about criminals who use busine<img title="laptop worried" height="100" alt="laptop worried" hspace="10" src="/uploadedImages/Home/Safeguarding_Consumers/All_Consuming_Blawg_Content/laptop.jpg" width="150" align="right" vspace="10" border="0" />ss cards soaked in a potent street drug to incapacitate their victims? Or that carrying an iPod or cell phone can make lightning strike injuries more severe? In cyberland, every day is April Fool's Day, with hoaxes like these being widely circulated by e-mail. ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22506http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22506Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:59:56 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorWhat do scams actually look and sound like? NPR recently aired a series of stories on <a title="foreclosure scams" href="http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/03/20/mm_foreclosure/" target="_blank">foreclosure scams</a>, <a title="phishing" href="http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/03/20/mm_onlinescam/" target="_blank">phishing</a> and <a title="credit repair ploys" href="http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22378" target="_blank">credit repair ploys</a>. ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22504http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22504Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:01:57 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorIf you receive a letter from Publishers Clearinghouse saying you've won $1 million, don't quit your job. The Better Business Bureau says phony letters like <a title=" this one" href="http://www.bbb.org/us/storage/0/Shared%20Documents/offical-letter%20PCH.pdf" target="_blank">this one</a> are arriving in mailboxes across the country.http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22502http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22502Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:07:26 GMTAGO Blog ModeratorTwo national news reports show the devastating effects of loan modification scams. ...http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22500http://www.atg.wa.gov/BlogPost.aspx?id=22500Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:58:18 GMTAGO Blog Moderator