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

at you. Still upright and elegant.”

“Doris,” I reply. “Are you still working with Thelma?”

“Of course. Tomorrow is my day off, though.” She winks. “Thelma’s taking the evening off for a family celebration. Thirty years, can you believe it? That’s a big date.”

I feel my smile stiffen.

So dinner wasn’t canceled.

Wesley lied.

The phone rings later. Reed again.continue reading …