VIDEO: More Victims Surface in Lakeville Craigslist Swindle Case

A little over a month after Lakeville resident Monica Lillemoen was charged in a series of Craigslist swindles, the Lakeville Police Department has put out a video discussing Lillemoen's case and giving tips on avoiding rental scams.

Police say Lillemoen posed as the owner and landlord of her Lakeville rental in order to defraud people out of security deposits.

In the video, Lakeville Police Detective Brad Paulson said that the department has received a multiple phone callls from victims who hadn't realized they'd been scammed until they saw reports in the media.

"There was an intention to get some deposit money, bilk people out of a few hundred bucks here and there," Paulson said. "When they recognized the name, maybe a face and address, they realized they had fallen for the same scam.

Lillemoen is being charged with felony level theft by swindle, though Paulson said Lakeville police may seek additional charges consistent with the high number of apparent victims.