The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports that Florida Attorney General's Economic Crimes Division has launched an investigation or filed charges against 10 companies offering Floridians credit counseling, credit repair, credit card rate reduction services, and other debt relief services. This action by the Attorney General arose from more than 1400 complaints regarding debt relief companies who promised services that were not delivered.
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A recent Tampa bankruptcy case has led to federal prosecution for bankruptcy fraud and likely jail time for a wife who trusted her husband. The Tampa Tribune reports that Joanne Cone is facing a possible five years in prison for conspiring with her husband to concel assets from the bankruptcy court.
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