Man Sentenced For Ripping Off Disabled Minnesota Veterans
He was supposed to be managing the veteran's benefits.
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Minnesota Businessman to Pay $29 Million in Restitution
A suburban Twin Cities man has agreed to pay almost $30 million in restitution to the victims of a nationwide magazine sales telemarketing fraud scheme.
Over a Dozen Minnesotans Named in Telemarketing Fraud Indictment
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota today announced charges against dozens of people accused of the nationwide telemarketing scheme to rip off senior citizens and vulnerable individuals.
Rochester Woman Scammed by Person Claiming to be Granddaughter
An elderly a Rochester woman has lost thousands of dollars through a variant of the "grandchild" scam.
Rochester Woman Accused of Property Tax Refund Scam
A Rochester woman is accused of ripping off the state Revenue Department by submitting bogus property tax refund returns.
Conspiracy to Rip Off Group Helping Homeless People
Four Twin Cities women are facing federal charges connected to a scheme to allegedly defraud a non-profit organization that provides housing and other services to the homeless.
Rochester Police Warn of Scammers Claiming to be Police
The Rochester Police Department is warning that citizens have reported receiving calls identified as coming from the department's non-emergency number (507-328-6800) that are the work of apparent scammers.
Rochester Business Owner Charged With Medicaid Fraud
A Medicaid fraud case has been filed against the operator of a Rochester health care business.
Fake $20 Bills Spotted In Southeast Minnesota
Early today, the Zumbrota Police Department issued a warning to local businesses about an increase of counterfeit $20 bills.
Mexican Man Found in St. Paul Admits to Fake Kidnapping Plot
A Mexican man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for faking his own kidnapping in a scheme to obtain a U.S. Visa.