Itasca County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A widespread grandparent scam that targeted elderly residents across Minnesota’s Iron Range has resulted in two arrests and felony charges after at least three victims were swindled out of nearly $50,000. 
Charged Individuals: Ra’Shawn Marquios Carter, 31, of Canton, Ohio – Felony theft by swindle Sebastian Munoz-Huertas, 24, of Freeport, Illinois… Continue reading Grandparent Scam in Itasca County: Two Men Charged After Elderly Residents Lose Nearly $50,000
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Grand Rapids Police Arrest Suspect in $42K Grandparent Scam
Breaking News (trfnews.i234.me)—Grand Rapids, MN Grand Rapids Police have seized over $42,800 in cash and arrested a suspect connected to a series of grandparent scams that targeted local elderly residents. Incident Details Date: Monday, February 5, 2025 Location: Grand Rapids, Minnesota Crime Type: Grandparent Scam & Financial Fraud Suspect… Continue reading Grand Rapids Police Arrest Suspect in $42K Grandparent Scam
Grand Rapids, MN Residents Targeted in $177,000 Grandparent Scam
Grand Rapids, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a brazen scam targeting local residents, where scammers pose as law enforcement officers and falsely claim that a grandson has been arrested and requires immediate bail payment. Multiple Reports & Massive Financial Loss Between 8 to 10 reports of this scam… Continue reading Grand Rapids, MN Residents Targeted in $177,000 Grandparent Scam