The state Attorney General’s office announced a settlement today against Foreclosure Assistance Solutions LLC, of Clearwater, Fla. The complaint filed against the company alleges that several Washington state homeowners in danger of foreclosure paid the company $1,200 to $1,500 to help save their homes. More than 70 percent lost their homes anyway, the AG’s office said in a statement.According to the complaint filed in the case, the company sent postcards to people who were in danger of losing their homes through foreclosure. Some of the postcards mimicked official government notices, the complaint says. Customers who responded were allegedly read a script: “We know 47 different ways to save a house in default and one will work for you. If we take you on as a client, we will get you a solution or you will get your money back.” The complaint also says that clients who responded were pressured into payment during the first phone call. The AG’s office accused the company of violating the state’s Consumer Protection Act, Credit Services Organization Act and Commercial Telephone Solicitation Act.Homeowners who paid for the service received a contract which prevented them from contacting the mortgage lender that initiated the foreclosure, the complaint says. It also prevented customers who paid Foreclosure Assistance Solutions with a credit card from disputing the charges. The foreclosure company agreed to pay $78,125 in restitution to Washington consumers, as well as $20,000 in attorneys’ fees. Those consumers will each receive between $300 and $500, the AGs office said. The company did not admit any wrongdoing.Gov. Christine Gregoire signed HB 2791 March 31, which seeks to quell such transactions. It takes effect June 12.