A Minnesota city loses more than $1 million, but doesn't want the public to know

Another government loses money to a scammer, but this time it tries to hide it from taxpayers.

And truckers are targeted with scams to steal their money and their loads.

Scary stuff. Listen to Scams & Cons News to learn more.

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