Thousands of ex-cons became mortgage scammers in Florida
A Miami Herald investigation has revealed that thousands of convicted felons, including bank robbers and people convicted of drug, fraud and grand larceny were allowed to write mortgages, costing state residents millions of dollars. Guest: Jack Dolan, Miami Herald investigative reporter
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