Polk County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to residents about a recent surge in scam calls. Individuals are receiving calls from scammers posing as Polk County employees, falsely claiming that the recipient has missed jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The callers… Continue reading Polk County Residents Targeted by Jury Duty Scam Calls
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Grandparent Scam in Itasca County: Two Men Charged After Elderly Residents Lose Nearly $50,000
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
Polk County Sheriff Warns of Scam Targeting Residents – Fraudsters Posing as Bail Bondsmen
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Area law enforcement agencies are alerting residents about a scam involving fraudsters posing as bail bondsmen, attempting to deceive victims into paying money under false pretenses. How the Scam Works 
Scammers contact individuals by phone and falsely claim that a family member is in legal trouble and needs bail money… Continue reading Polk County Sheriff Warns of Scam Targeting Residents – Fraudsters Posing as Bail Bondsmen