McKenna announces civil lawsuits against mortgage scams

Rob McKenna

Rob McKenna

Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna has announced two civil lawsuits against California companies in a crackdown on mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams.
The announcement is part of a national crackdown against mortgage assistance scams. Federal and state agencies were making similar announcements across the country on Wednesday.
McKenna also announced three enforcement agreements with Washington organizations. And he says he is continuing to investigate other possible scams.
The companies being sued for their practices in the state of Washington are Mason Capital Group of Tarzana, Calif., and G. Services Group of Santa Ana, Calif., doing business as Guardian Services.
Mason Capitol Group is also being sued by the state of Illinois. (AP)

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