Top 9 Notary Public Fraud Practices You Need To Know Now
According to a recent report issued by The Office of the Florida Attorney General, the deceptive and fraudulent practices around foreclosures and robo-signing, especially the licensed Notary Public were – let’s just say – unbelievable. We scoured the report and here are the top failures around the notarization signing process: FULL FREE REPORT
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By jack
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10 February, 2014
Long Awaited – FHA Approves e-Signatures
It was announced today that the FHA will now accept e-Signatures. Industry pundits have said that the entire electronic real estate and mortgage transaction has been stalled to almost to a complete halt without this FHA buy-in. (E-Sign Act, June 2000) Settleware has been advocating such advances and pioneering the effort since the late 90′s…
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By jack
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30 January, 2014
State seeks to protect immigrants from bad advice
The man who was doing Paula’s taxes said that he also could help her with her immigration status. And even though he was a notary and didn’t have legal expertise, Paula (who didn’t want her last name to be published in this story) was desperate for a solution. So she paid him for advice that…
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By jack
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3 December, 2013
Help-A-Hero Offers Complimentary Online NotaryCam
From now until Monday, November 11, 2013, Settleware Secure Services, Inc. will honor those who have served by offering free NotaryCam’s to all United States veterans and service members. NotaryCam™ http://www.notarycam.com allows business and individuals to legally notarize, sign and execute documents, agreements or contracts online. NotaryCam is the first patented all-digital service of its…
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By jack
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8 November, 2013
Algeria doctor jailed for child-trafficking
Prosecutors argued that the doctor illegally transported children abroad with the help of the notary, who falsified “disclaimer” documents signed by single mothers ANGOLA PRESS – AFRICA 5/29/13 12:52 PM Algeria – An Algerian doctor has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for abducting children born to single mothers and selling them in France…
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By jack
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2 June, 2013
Defective Notary Invalidates Prenup
THOMPSON REUTERS 5/30/2013 By Daniel Wiessner ALBANY, N.Y. (Reuters) – A paperwork error rendered a Rochester couple’s prenuptial agreement invalid, and the husband could not save the pact by filing an affidavit during divorce proceedings 10 years later, the Court of Appeals has ruled. A six-judge panel on Thursday unanimously agreed with Michelle Galetta, who…
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By jack
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2 June, 2013
Three Texas Public Notaries Posing as Immigration Attorneys Shut Down
Joey Palacios Thursday, May 30, 2013 <p><a href=”http://kpbs.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/audio/2013/05/30/NOTARIOS-JP.mp3″>Download audio clip</a></p> SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Three businesses posing as law firms along the Texas-Mexico border have been shut down for falsely claiming they could provide immigration services. The firms were taking advantage of Spanish speakers’ understanding of the word “notario.” The original complaint from the Texas…
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By jack
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2 June, 2013
Public Notary Scams Continue in South Texas
Article appeared in Courthouse News Service on May 31, 2013 regarding notary fraud By CAMERON LANGFORD McALLEN, Texas (CN) – A South Texas judge shut down three notaries public for practicing immigration law without a license. The “notario” scam is notorious in South Texas. In Mexico, a notario can fulfill most of the…
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By jack
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2 June, 2013
Selling Notary Seals Without Proof in Arizona Now a Felony
Posted by Pennslyvania Association of Notaries Posted by PAN in General on May 30th, 2013 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer recently signed into law increasing the violation of selling a notary seal to anyone who does not provide proper documentation proving their notary commission to a felony class 6. This carries a potential penalty of up…
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By jack
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2 June, 2013
Marc Aronson Appointed to Electronic Recording Commmission
Congratulations to our friend Marc Aronson, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries Posted by PAN in Electronic Notarization, General on January 4th, 2013 PAN President and CEO Marc L. Aronson has been appointed by Gov. Tom Corbett to serve on Pennsylvania’s new Electronic Recording Commission. The 13-member Commission is charged with administering the Uniform…
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By jack
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2 June, 2013