The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a complaint in federal court against Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC (CFLA), Andrew Lehman and Michael Carrigan. The complaint alleges that CFLA and Lehman, President and CEO of CFLA, engaged in deceptive and abusive acts and practices. It also alleged that CFLA and Lehman charged unlawful advance fees in connection with the marketing and sale of financial advisory and mortgage assistance relief services to consumers. The CFPB alleges that CFLA and Lehman violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 and Regulation O by making deceptive and unsubstantiated representations about the company’s mortgage assistance relief services and its abilities to help consumers avoid foreclosure or negotiate loan modifications. The complaint specifically alleges that the company made deceptive and unsubstantiated claims about the efficacy and content of its services, as well as the qualifications of the persons providing the services.
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