Sun Sentinel Investigation: Tax lien sharks use shell companies to squeeze out locals
Sun Sentinel Investigation: Tax lien sharks use shell companies to squeeze out locals By Megan O'Matz and John Maines, Sun Sentinel 5:47 p.m. EDT, May 3, 2013 Tax lien auctions are a little-known but juicy Florida financial market worth up to $1 billion a year. And, the Sun Sentinel has found, banks, hedge funds and other financial powerhouses have hit upon a way to game the system, squeeze out the little guy and gobble up most of the good deals. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-inside-florida-tax-lien-market-20130428,0,2224747,full.story