CFPB v. Hoffman Law Group
Checked October 16, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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This is a closed case from the CFPB against Hoffman Law Group for scamming distressed homeowners with illegal advance fees for mortgage assistance relief products or services. Payments are no longer being honored as the distribution period has ended.
Who qualifies
- From April 1, 2012.
- Products: mortgage assistance relief products or services.
“The figure represents the total amount consumers paid the defendants for mortgage assistance relief products or services since April 1, 2012.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form. It usually takes a few minutes.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement (case 2013-1004-02), run by RUST Consulting. The official site is consumerfinance.gov. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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