Mortgage fraud in Illinois and across the country covers a wide range of crimes, all pertaining to funding for a home. While an individual may falsify information to get a mortgage that they otherwise might not be able to afford, professionals also can be guilty of mortgage fraud. Real estate professionals can flip houses and… Read More
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Hidden Dangers in Popular Do-It-Yourself Products
You are spending a Saturday afternoon finally stripping the paint off the bedroom floor. Little do you know that the product you are using to strip those stubborn layers of old paint could kill you. There lurking on the storeroom shelves are products containing a highly-toxic chemical known as methylene chloride, also called Dichloromethane (DCM)…. Read More
The Consumer Fraud Act and the Distant Buyer Scam in Illinois
The Illinois’ Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act was implemented to protect product buyers from personal damages. As more citizens in Champaign Urbana and throughout the Illinois are taking advantage of the opportunity to gain additional income or pursue their dream of business ownership, it is becoming more prevalent that entrepreneurs and small business… Read More
