Minnesota man facing additional charges in snow removal scam

WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) – A Minnesota man is facing more charges in Wisconsin for promising snow removal but not following through.

Matthew Erickson appeared in Waukesha County court Thursday.

He’s accused of scamming 131 people nationwide. Erickson was arrested in Minnesota. Prosecutors say he was contracted to remove snow through his company, Snow Angels, but never did the job.

At least 32 victims are in Wisconsin. Prosecutors say he now owes more than $60,000 to his victims.