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Westminster firm accused of fraudulent practices

by Associated Press Published: January 10,2012

Tags: Attorney General, fraudulent debt practices, John Suthers

Attorney General John Suthers filed an administrative action against Westminster-based Prestige Financial Solutions. It alleges the firm and its principal, Amy Thompson of Westminster, engaged in fraudulent debt management practices. Prosecutors say the company did not comply with a series of disclosure requirements included in the Colorado Uniform Debt Management Services Act, including informing consumers of their [...] [...]

Colorado part of $34M settlement with GE Funding Capital

by Amy Gillentine Published: December 29,2011

Tags: anticompetive, Attorney General, Colorado, fraud, settlement

Colorado is part of a $34.5 million multi-state settlement with GE Funding Capital Market Services, according to the state’s attorney general’s office. The settlement involved allegations that the company engaged in anticompetitive conduct in the municipal bond derivatives industry, said Attorney General John Suthers. The settlement is a component of a $70 million coordinated state and [...] [...]

Pueblo man convicted of asbestos pollution

by Amy Gillentine Published: October 18,2011

Tags: asbestos, Attorney General, pollution

Thomas Tienda of Pueblo has been convicted of eight felonies related to the release of asbestos that occurred when he hired unlicensed individuals to demolish an asbestos-contaminated Pueblo home in May 2007. The Attorney General’s office is reporting that Tienda hired homeless people, instead of properly licensed contractors. The demolition work, which also lacked the proper [...] [...]

AG settles with debt-relief company

by Amy Gillentine Published: July 28,2011

Tags: Attorney General, Real Talk Network, settlement

Attorney General John Suthers reached a settlement with Real Talk Network, David A Burke and Melodie Burke to keep the company from selling, marketing or advertising any debt relief services. The company will also pay the state $226,414, including $200,000 in consumer restitution, as part of the settlement. The settlement results from a lawsuit from the office [...] [...]

AG funds foreclosure hotline for two years

by Amy Gillentine Published: July 6,2011

Tags: Attorney General, foreclosure hotline, Grants

The Colorado Foreclosure Hotline received a two-year, $600,000 grant to continue its work, all thanks to the Colorado Attorney General. John Suthers finalized the grant, which will aloow the hotline to continue to help homeowners avoid foreclosures for two more years. “This grant will ensure that the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline will continue to provide vital assistance to [...] [...]

Office Depot to pay state, nonprofits $189,000

by Amy Gillentine Published: June 6,2011

Tags: Attorney General, John Suthers, Office Depot

Office Depot will refund 115 Colorado government agencies and nonprofit in connection with the sale of office supplies between January 2006 and March 2009, according to reports from Attorney General John Suthers. Under the agreement, Office Depot will refund up to $189,000. The AG alleges that the customers were placed on a higher-cost price plan either [...] [...]

AG, FTC file joint lawsuit against Colo. company

by Amy Gillentine Published: May 31,2011

Tags: Attorney General, Federal Trade Commission, lawsuit

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers and the Federal Trade Commission have filed a joint lawsuit against Dalbey Education Institute on suspicion that it engaged in deceptive trade practices and misleading infomercials. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for Colorado and alleges that the company and its principals created and marketed an infomercial called [...] [...]

AG reaches deal with second Springs immigration service center

by Amy Gillentine Published: April 25,2011

Tags: Attorney General, John Suthers, Simply Done Immigration

Simply Done Immigration, a Colorado Springs-based business, and its owner Joseph Corrigan, have been barred from offering immigration services in Colorado, and must pay consumers $20,000 in restitution. The settlement was filed in El Paso County District Court, and claims that Simply Done Immigration sold consumers documents they could obtain for free from the U.S. Center [...] [...]

AG’s office gives foreclosure hotline $600,000

by Amy Gillentine Published: March 15,2011

Tags: Attorney General, Colorado Foreclosure Hotline

Attorney General John Suthers awarded the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline a two-year, $600,000 grant to continue to provide foreclosure help to state residents. The hotline helps homeowners facing foreclosure to assess options and come up with ways to stay in their homes. The grant will keep the hotline open for the next two years, as the state [...] [...]

Payday lender pays $125,000 in restitution

by Nathan Rodriguez Published: January 10,2011

Tags: Attorney General, payday everday, restitution, Suthers

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced his office has reached an agreement with Payday Everyday of Colorado and that the payday lender has paid the state $125,000 in consumer restitution. The company had failed to comply with state-ordered corrective actions since 2009. Under the agreement, Payday Everyday of Colorado will not be able to reapply for [...] [...]

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