Bond has been set for one of five people accused of swindling an elderly La Crosse County couple out of over 450-thousand dollars.
Authorities say the group carried out an elaborate Publisher’s Clearing House and Mega Millions sweepstakes scam that saw the victims sending cash, gift cards and personal data to them over the course of an eight month period. Each member of the suspect group is charged with theft by false representation. Bond for defendant Faedar Rockhead was set yesterday at one million dollars. Two other defendants are also being held on a bond of one million dollars each and authorities are continuing to search for the other two suspects.
