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| Notaries Urged To Avoid Work From ‘Suspicious’ Mortgage Rescue Firms |
FTC: Some Companies Seeking Notaries To Give Appearance Of Legitimacy
Attorneys general across the nation are advising Notaries to avoid working for “suspicious” companies offering loan modification or rescue services for a fee. Notaries are increasingly being courted by unscrupulous firms to perform improper and even outright illegal acts related to “mortgage rescue,” “foreclosure relief” and “loan modification;” but these companies have come under intense scrutiny... More
| Odd Requests Raise Suspicions
Monday, November 2, 2009
Paul Mees of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, had been a Notary Signing Agent just a few months when a loan modification company offered him work... More
Is Your Assignment Coming
From A Legitimate Firm?
Monday, November 2, 2009
With so many loan modification companies advertising their services, it can seem a daunting task to tell the legitimate from the unscrupulous. More |
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'Red Flag Rules' Require
A 'New Standard Of Care'
Monday, November 2, 2009
Adhering to the Notary’s “New Standard of Care” has become more vital than ever as the federal government prepares to launch its long awaited “Red Flags Rules,” which hold certain industries accountable for verifying identities and protecting consumer data to prevent fraud, or face stiff fines and other penalties for violations. More |
Guest Column:
New Guidelines Enhance
Service Of Notaries
Monday, November 2, 2009
Notaries Public play a vital role in preventing fraud and protecting the integrity of countless daily transactions involving government agencies, businesses and the general public. More |
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 Employers May Be Liable for the Misconduct Of Their Notaries Monday, November 2, 2009
Governor Vetoes Controversial ‘Matricula Consular’ Legislation Monday, November 2, 2009
'Standard Of Care' Covers Unexpected Circumstances Monday, November 2, 2009
Get Ready For Conference 2010 In America’s ‘Second City’ Monday, November 2, 2009
A Billion Dollar Fraud: What Would You Do? Monday, November 2, 2009
NNA’s Eagle Honored As A ‘Chief Financial Officer Of The Year’ Monday, November 2, 2009
Award-Winning County Clerk Says Notaries Help Her Fight Fraud Monday, November 2, 2009
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- Rhode Island Governor and Secretary of State To Receive National Recognition For Issuing Executive Order Creating New Standards Of Conduct For Notaries Public Tuesday, November 3, 2009
- First Digitally-Signed Judicial Order Issued By U.S. District Court Federal Magistrate Judge; Identity Verified by TEA Thursday, September 25, 2009
- Notaries Have “A Common Law Duty To Keep Records Of Their Official Acts,” Says Article In Prominent Law Review Monday, August 3, 2009
- Minnesota Law Enforcement, Courts Endorse Electronic Notarization In Filing Of Charges Against Criminals Monday, June 1, 2009
- National Notary Association And Safedocs Announce Real-Time Validation Of Notaries Signing eNotarizations Monday, June 1, 2009
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Too Much Help?
While Notaries should always strive to be professional and helpful, the strict rules of the office make it imperative not to cross the line and offer aid to signers that violate state law. Sometimes knowing when it’s okay to lend a hand and when it’s not can be very tricky. Take this quiz and see how much you know about when a Notary is being too helpful.
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