Local Woman Conned Oswego Man Out of $40,000

After an almost 12-month investigation by Oswego Police, an Aurora woman has been charged with four felony offenses for conning an Oswego man out of approximately $40,000.

Michelle A. Spangler, 38, of the 100 block of Evans Street, Aurora,  reportedly conned a former neighbor in the 0-99 block of Primrose Lane, Oswego.

Oswego Police first received a report for theft back on Dec. 3, 2012 and executed a search warrant at Spangler's residence in Oswego and seized numerous items, which included proceeds from the reported theft allegation as well as financial records.

During the nearly 12-month investigation, Police determined that Spangler had coerced the victim into opening numerous credit card accounts as well as purchasing a vehicle. The credit lines were used to purchase numerous items at retail establishments and gift cards that totaled approximately $40,000. 

The victim said that Spangler alleged she would pay him back after receiving money from a civil settlement that was determined to be fake. 

On Oct. 15, a Kendall County  judge issued an arrest warrant for Spangler for the following offenses:

• Organizer of continued financial crimes enterprise - Class X Felony
• Financial institution fraud for misappropriation of financial property - Class 3 Felony
• Financial institution fraud - Class 2 Felony
• Theft by deception - Class 2 Felony