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 Forks Contractor Back in Court for Construction Fraud Case
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks contractor convicted of scamming homeowners out of thousands of dollars was back in court Tuesday morning after the state filed a petition to revoke his probation. Case Background Defendant: Matthew Hinze Initial Conviction: 2018 – Eight Counts of Construction Fraud Sentence: Three years supervised… Continue reading Grand Forks Contractor Back in Court for Construction Fraud Case
UPDATE: Elderly resident scammed in Grand Rapids, fraudulent suspect charged with stealing nearly $50,000
GRAND RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Ra’Shawn Carter of Canton, Ohio is facing a felony charge, after allegedly swindling elderly …
Minnesota Mom Scammed in Daycare Fraud: How to Avoid Childcare Scams
CARVER COUNTY, Minn (trfnews.i234.me) – Finding reliable childcare is a challenge for new parents, as Jackie Schulze from Waconia learned the hard way. Desperate to secure daycare for her twins, Schulze was scammed out of $2,800 by a woman named Natalie Bloss, who falsely claimed to be a licensed provider. Schulze, along with 14 other… Continue reading Minnesota Mom Scammed in Daycare Fraud: How to Avoid Childcare Scams
Fergus Falls Resident Scammed Out of $20,000, Scammer Planned to Strike Again
FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Florida woman is facing a Theft by Swindle charge in Fergus Falls, Minnesota after allegedly taking a woman for $20,000.