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Mortgage Fraud-Inflated Property Appraisals

Aggressive Criminal Defense for Property Appraisers

In the current real estate and financial market crisis, the federal government is putting nearly unlimited resources to crack down on illegal activity directed toward financial institutions and the general public in order to stabilize the economy. In fact, the FBI is thoroughly investigating and pursuing professionals for mortgage fraud in a nationwide crackdown known as "Operation Malicious Mortgage." People who are convicted for financial crimes are facing as much scorn as those facing charges for murder. In fact, in some cases, the prison sentences for those convicted of financial crimes are even more severe than those for violent crimes.

North Carolina Defense Attorneys Fighting for You

If you have been arrested for preparing an inflated property appraisal in North Carolina, you need immediate and experienced defense representation to ensure that your reputation, your rights and your future are protected. Contact an experienced lawyer Rawls, Scheer, Foster & Mingo to discuss your case and the charges against you. Call us at 866.388.9627 today.

Put Our Experience in Your Corner

The criminal defense team of Rawls, Scheer, Foster & Mingo has been defending people charged with mortgage fraud long before this current economic crisis and the mortgage fraud boom started. In fact, our lawyers have handled some of the most high-profile mortgage fraud cases in the Charlotte area. We have the experience, resources and credentials to take on serious criminal cases.

We provide aggressive criminal defense representation to appraisers who are facing criminal charges related to preparing inflated property appraisals in furtherance of alleged mortgage fraud schemes. These highly-complex cases frequently involve:

  • False information provided to lenders regarding inflated home values
  • Forged signatures on inflated appraisals
  • Conspiracy with other professionals (sellers, mortgage brokers, etc.)
  • Taking kickbacks in connection with the inflated appraisal, inflated mortgages and defaulted mortgages
  • Wire fraud, bank fraud and other financial institution fraud

Contact Our Charlotte White Collar Crime Attorneys

E-mail us or call us at 866.388.9627 today for more details about our criminal defense services and how we can provide you with effective defense against mortgage fraud charges or other charges related to fraudulent inflated property appraisals.

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1011 East Morehead Street
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Charlotte, NC 28204
866.388.9627
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