One of five people charged in connection with a scam that cost an elderly La Crosse County couple over 450-thousand dollars appeared in court yesterday.
Authorities say the group carried out an elaborate Publisher’s Clearing House and Mega Millions sweepstakes con that saw the victims sending cash, gift cards and personal data to them over the course of an eight-month long period. The defendants are each charged with theft by false representation. Defendant Malcolm Sterling appeared by video yesterday and his bond was set at one-million dollars.
