Just Another Reason Not To Use So-Called “Consultants” For Loan Modifications

Clifton man is found guilty of using his foreclosure remediation company to defraud vulnerable homeowners

A Clifton man who used his consulting business to prey on homeowners facing foreclosure in six states faces up to 95 years in prison after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said Thursday.

Andrew Bartok, 66, who operated a foreclosure remediation company, Revelations Consulting, with offices in Clifton and North Bergen, was also found guilty of conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud, conspiracy to commit witness tampering, and making false statements to United State Bankruptcy Judge Cecelia Morris.

The company solicited homeowners facing foreclosure in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Florida. Bartok promised that, in exchange for fees paid to his company, they would be able to stay in their homes and later repurchase the properties at foreclosure auctions, authorities said. Read the entire story