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Lerner Group
Marat Lerner turned the victims’ American dreams into a nightmare by promising mortgage and debt relief, and instead preyed on their hard-earned life savings for his own personal gain.
Quick summary on Lerner Group
Fraudulent Mortgage Scheme:
Lerner deceived victims by falsely promising mortgage relief, exploiting their financial distress while siphoning their funds for personal gain.
Misappropriation of Funds:
He embezzled over $2.5 million meant for mortgage payments, diverting money to his personal accounts and luxurious lifestyle.
Exploiting Vulnerable Communities:
Targeted the Eastern European immigrant community in Brooklyn, abusing their trust and worsening their financial hardship.
Bail Violation and Continued Fraud:
Even after his arrest and release on bail, Lerner persisted in fraud, stealing an additional $10,000 between January and May 2023.
Victims Facing Foreclosure:
Due to his fraudulent activities, many victims are now at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure.
Intel Reports
by: Brandon Young
This guy ruined so many lives, stealing from people already struggling. How could someone be so heartless?
by: Kayla Hall
This guy didn’t just steal money, he stole people’s hope, their homes, and their future. How do you recover from something like that when you put trust in someone who was supposed to help? He deserves the harshest punishment possible.
by: Caleb Evans
This dude really looked people in the eyes, promised help, then robbed them blind. Sickening.
by: Amber Griffin
The system should make an example of him. You can’t just scam your way through life.
by: Gabriel Stewart
Stealing millions just to live luxury while others suffer... Karma will come for you
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