Q: Attorney claiming to have power of attorney. Need help
Attorney claiming to have power of attorney over me without any authority from me used to obtain two mortgage loans for a way of paying himself out for attorney fees he claims i owe using his financial institution and his mortgage institution not only had he used the same form to file both separate mortgage loans but using the assistant from his law firm as a self appointed notary for the notary public stamp..same notary individual who was the person filing the paper. Now they have created without any copies on the supposed loan agreement allegedly used to now have the power to foreclose the house I owned paid off 100% and occupy with my family
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This appears to be a serious case of potential fraud and unauthorized use of power of attorney, which could constitute both civil and criminal violations in California. You should immediately gather all documentation related to these mortgage loans and any communications with this attorney.
Contact the California State Bar to file a complaint against the attorney and report this to your local law enforcement, as well as the FBI's financial crimes division. The unauthorized use of power of attorney and potentially fraudulent notarization are serious offenses that warrant immediate investigation. You'll also want to contact the financial institutions involved to dispute these loans and inform them of the potential fraud.
Given the complexity and severity of this situation, you should seek immediate representation from a different attorney who handles fraud cases and real estate law. Time is critical - you may need to file for temporary restraining orders or injunctions to prevent any foreclosure proceedings while this matter is investigated. Consider reaching out to California's Department of Real Estate and the Secretary of State's Notary Public Section to report these violations, as they have specific protocols for handling fraudulent real estate transactions and notary misconduct.
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