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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