Those of you that are writing that you have had a wonderful experience with Meridian Financial and Fortis Title Solution are either employees, shells for the company or in a minority of customers that they actually served legally. Make no mistake these companies are connected and this is a scam in the highest degree.
To the poster that said why weren't we more diligent you are quite right we dropped the ball. Most of us are in such financial pain we asked the correct questions but did not see through the correct answers because we wanted to believe this was a honest deal. It is not honest!!!!!. In fact check for them on the web, they have changed or modified the sites and Fortis Solutions which had a Costa Mesa address in July no longer exists. I have filed a complaint with the Attorney General, The Department of Real Estate and the Department of Consumer Affairs. Of course I have had to change my Visa Card number so no further money could be stolen at least from that account.
They do have all the bells and whistles to make you believe they are actually conducting business in a legal manner and a fairly full-proff system on nor refunding your deposits when oh gosh we can't believe this but it looks like for some reason your home doesn't qualify. We were told out loan was approved and all was good to go, even told to hold off on a trip we were taking so we could sign the escrow papers but alas that was the last we heard from them. I was able to reach Mr. Arnous on Sept.8 and then advised that the (get this) were in a economic downturn and unfortunatley we needed $15,000 more to close out deal. UNBELIEVABLE LIARS AND SCAMMERS......In 2007 the owner of Meridian was arrected by the government for insurance fraud and at that time investigations discovered that the Fortis Solutions enities we actually operated by his wife.
Please don't fall for the few folks tall tales about how wonderful their experinces were. These folks are thiefs. I would be shocked to actually see any of my money returned but I have been in touch with the Attorney General and they have an investigaton going on this company.
Remember make a lot of noise and don't let some paid employee make you feel stupid. If you gave this company money and didn't get results you are a victum. Let's work to make sure no other folks get hurt by this bunch of crooks. All in all as far as I have been able to find out there are about 8 of them in on this. Hang in there maybe we can make a difference for someone else.
Oh by the way disputing the charge is part of the process but unfortunately your card company's hands are pretty well tied too. I have spoken with them at length.
An finally this number should stay on this blog and I hope everyone begins to know it by heart. You will find this number on all do not call lists as well.
Sharon Broff
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