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Huckabee Tied to Firm Accused of Defrauding Struggling Homeowners

HeadlineDec 28, 2010

Former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee is under scrutiny over ties to a firm alleged to have defrauded vulnerable homeowners in foreclosure. Huckabee, who also works as a commentator on Fox News, has appeared in commercials advertising a petition to recall President Obama’s signature healthcare law. The petition, called “Repeal It Now,” is sponsored by the political action group Restore America’s Voice, or RAV. According to Think Progress, RAV’s campaign is run by a firm called the 949 Group. 949’s owner, Derek Oberholtzer, runs several companies, including a firm that offers distressed homeowners assistance in modifying loans or halting foreclosures. But according to consumer reports, a Federal Trade Commission suit, and a complaint from the Idaho attorney general, Oberholtzer’s company billed numerous customers up to $1,000 without ever taking action on their case.

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