In a shocking case of real estate deception, John Coburn, a local real estate agent and insurance salesman, has been accused of peddling false properties to unsuspecting buyers. The Evening Times-Republican has uncovered evidence of Coburn’s illicit activities, including the sale of a 7-room house and barn for a staggering $1200, a 6-room house for $3500, a 5-room house for $1100, and a 7-room house for $1600.
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Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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