Sections

  • News
  • Weather
  • Sports
  • Community

Highlights

  • Livestream
  • Cancellations
  • Morning Show
  • FCC Applications

About Us

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • KVRR CAREERS
  • Schedule
KVRR Local News
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • KVRR CAREERS
  • Schedule
  • News
  • Weather
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Livestream
  • Cancellations
  • Morning Show
  • FCC Applications

Account Impersonating Fargo City Commissioner John Strand Attempts to Scam People

The account messages users about a grant supposedly from the U.N.
April 9, 2019
,

FARGO, N.D. — An Instagram account impersonating City Commissioner John Strand has been trying to scam people.

The account messages users about a so–called U.N. Social Government Funds Grant for anyone needing financial assistance.

It claims the grant doesn’t have to be paid back.

Commissioner Strand says dozens of people have told him about the account, and he contacted Instagram to get it deleted.

“The notion that they’re taking an elected official, here’s me with the American flag behind me. It looks official, it is my city photo, so that’s concerning,” he said.

Strand also says if it weren’t for people letting him know, he wouldn’t be aware of the account.

He says one person in the Twin Cities did send personal information to the scammer, but that person has since gotten a new I.D.

Categories: Local News, North Dakota News
Tags: ACCOUNT, City Commission, FARGO, instagram, john strand, scam
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr

You Might Like

Posttraumatic Funk Syndrome

Two "Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas" concerts planned for Sanctuary Events Center

Police Lights

Two arrested after barricading inside of Grand Forks hotel room

Fst

Cass County Sheriff's deputies have new tool to fight fires

KVRR Weather

7-Day Forecast

Currently

Forecast Map

Most Popular

Park Rapids man suffers serious injuries when demolition derby car falls on his head

Fatal crash between motorcycle and two vehicles south of Parkers Prairie, MN

Lake Park man arrested following high-speed pursuit in Clay County

Fargo distillery caught in fight over tariffs and Canada's ban on American liquor

Woman arrested and charged with murder after a shooting Saturday in Minot, ND

Main Menu

  • News
  • Weather
  • Sports
  • Community

Highlights

  • Livestream
  • Cancellations
  • Morning Show
  • FCC Applications

About Us

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • KVRR CAREERS
  • Schedule

News

  • Business
  • Construction & Traffic Updates
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Local News
  • Minnesota News
  • North Dakota News
  • Politics & Elections
  • The Buzz

Weather

  • River Levels
  • Forecast
  • KVRR Towercam
  • Long Range Forecast
  • Pet Connection
  • River Levels
  • Severe Weather Alerts
  • Cancellations
  • Weather Notes

Station

  • Advertise With Us
  • Antenna TV
  • Contact Us
  • Contests
  • Coverage Map
  • KVRR FCC Public File
  • KBRR FCC Public File
  • KJRR FCC Public File
  • KNRR FCC Public File
  • FCC Applications
  • EEO Information
  • KVRR Careers
  • Meet The KVRR Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • Schedule
  • Terms of Use

© 2025 KVRR Local News.

Powered byBLOX Digital