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Self-proclaimed 'home saver' accused of grand larceny

Self-proclaimed 'home saver' accused of grand larceny

Summary

Lauren Taliento, a New York businesswoman who claimed to help people avoid losing their homes, was charged with 46 crimes including grand larceny. Prosecutors say she took payments from a homeowner but did not send them to the mortgage lender, and several others claim to have lost their homes after paying her company.

Key Facts

  • Lauren Taliento is president of JT Homesavers and faces 46 criminal counts including grand larceny.
  • One homeowner, Miguel Mora, paid Taliento to help reduce his mortgage but she reportedly spent the money herself.
  • Mora said his credit was damaged because his mortgage was unpaid for 20 months.
  • Taliento pleaded not guilty and denied scamming people, saying she cared about her clients.
  • Several other Staten Island residents say they also lost homes after paying JT Homesavers.
  • The district attorney’s office said the investigation is ongoing and more charges may come.
  • Taliento was released without bail but restrictions on her business were not imposed, so it can still operate while she awaits trial.
  • The case was reported amid growing concerns about self-proclaimed "home savers" misleading homeowners facing foreclosure.
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