Two Days After Buying Cheap Nebraska Land, a Fake HOA President Demanded $15,000 and Triggered a Federal Fraud Case

“It is your birthday.”

She patted my arm absently, already turning back toward Irene. “Put that somewhere. We are about to do presents.”

It was not true. The table was already littered with opened gifts, ribbons trailing like shed skins. I carried my bag to the sideboard and set it down carefully. Between two oversized cakes and a stack of greeting continue reading …