Otter Tail County: Fargo Man Swindles Church Out of $7,000 in Steeple Repair Scam

Gregory Deforest Johnson

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony theft by swindle charge after allegedly scamming a Minnesota church out of $7,000. According to court documents, in February 2024, Gregory Deforest Johnson submitted a $26,000 proposal to an Otter Tail County church for reshingle work on its steeple. The agreement required a… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Fargo Man Swindles Church Out of $7,000 in Steeple Repair Scam

Man in Custody after Scam Artist Swindles $17,000 in Minnesota Today

GRAND RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Istasca County Sheriff is warning people of a rash of scam attempts in that County today. One man in Grand Rapids lost $17,000. * Sheriff says 1 man is now in custody. More details when formal charges filed.