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Anyone else following this Minneapolis daycare potential fraud story playing out in America?

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EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 01/01/2026 16:35

I’ve obviously been entangled in an algorithm but it’s fascinating.

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DuncinToffee · 02/01/2026 20:10

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 19:37

There’s a go fund me to help the fraudsters

Nick Shirley and his mum?

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 20:11

DuncinToffee · 02/01/2026 20:10

Nick Shirley and his mum?

again, why are you bringing his mum into it. It’s sooooo weird to take a parents history and apply that to their child.

Anyone else following this Minneapolis daycare potential fraud story playing out in America?
DuncinToffee · 02/01/2026 20:14

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 20:11

again, why are you bringing his mum into it. It’s sooooo weird to take a parents history and apply that to their child.

Because his mommy went on Newsmax to declare that “the people of Minnesota are thankful” for his efforts and that she and her son are “out there showing what’s going on because people are too afraid.”

How do you know that man committed fraud? Because Shirley said so?

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 20:22

DuncinToffee · 02/01/2026 20:14

Because his mommy went on Newsmax to declare that “the people of Minnesota are thankful” for his efforts and that she and her son are “out there showing what’s going on because people are too afraid.”

How do you know that man committed fraud? Because Shirley said so?

There is absolutely overwhelming evidence of large scale fraud using a number of different initiatives in MN. The Democrats have admitted there is fraud and they are investigating. As for that man -
operating a day care centre called the ‘learing centre’ where neighbours have consistently said they saw no children then yes I think he probably is guilty of fraud! Nick Shirley didn’t turn up out of the blue - this is years and years of fraudulent activity that had been reported, he just made it go viral.

as for his mum - your obsession is weird! Why don’t you mention his father. His parents were named in a bankruptcy case where nothing was proven and they weren’t charged.

DuncinToffee · 02/01/2026 20:31

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 20:22

There is absolutely overwhelming evidence of large scale fraud using a number of different initiatives in MN. The Democrats have admitted there is fraud and they are investigating. As for that man -
operating a day care centre called the ‘learing centre’ where neighbours have consistently said they saw no children then yes I think he probably is guilty of fraud! Nick Shirley didn’t turn up out of the blue - this is years and years of fraudulent activity that had been reported, he just made it go viral.

as for his mum - your obsession is weird! Why don’t you mention his father. His parents were named in a bankruptcy case where nothing was proven and they weren’t charged.

The investigation into the fraud has been going on since 2021, people have been charged and convicted

Of the daycentres Nick Shirley filmed 10 had active licences and 2 were closed down already. KSTP’s review of state records found that the centers had been cited for safety violations, but no allegations of fraud.

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 20:38

DuncinToffee · 02/01/2026 20:31

The investigation into the fraud has been going on since 2021, people have been charged and convicted

Of the daycentres Nick Shirley filmed 10 had active licences and 2 were closed down already. KSTP’s review of state records found that the centers had been cited for safety violations, but no allegations of fraud.

Exactly… it is suspected that those fraud cases relating to Covid schemes are the tip of the iceberg… we’ll see when the investigations look into it

as for having a licence - the below article gives insight into how easy it was to defraud - it’s not like they have ofsted. however I doubt you’ll read as it’s not left wing biased enough for you

www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-day-care-fraud-warning-records/

icycoldbutnosnow · 02/01/2026 20:41

The worrying thing is this has now encouraged a lot of the MAGA lot to go to daycare centres and turn up filming.

Playingvideogames · 02/01/2026 20:46

icycoldbutnosnow · 02/01/2026 20:41

The worrying thing is this has now encouraged a lot of the MAGA lot to go to daycare centres and turn up filming.

It’s worrying but I would say billions of dollars of public money being siphoned off with what seems to be zero due diligence is even more concerning.

DuncinToffee · 02/01/2026 20:51

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 20:38

Exactly… it is suspected that those fraud cases relating to Covid schemes are the tip of the iceberg… we’ll see when the investigations look into it

as for having a licence - the below article gives insight into how easy it was to defraud - it’s not like they have ofsted. however I doubt you’ll read as it’s not left wing biased enough for you

www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-day-care-fraud-warning-records/

Fraud investigations are conducted by the federal government not youTubers desperate for clicks

icycoldbutnosnow · 02/01/2026 20:53

Playingvideogames · 02/01/2026 20:46

It’s worrying but I would say billions of dollars of public money being siphoned off with what seems to be zero due diligence is even more concerning.

Is there any evidence of this actually being a widespread issue across the USA?

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 20:54

DuncinToffee · 02/01/2026 20:51

Fraud investigations are conducted by the federal government not youTubers desperate for clicks

You have a lot of faith in the American government…. The same government
that handed over billions without questions

Thatonenight · 02/01/2026 20:56

If you visited my nursery right now it would be empty as it closed for end of term. When did they visit?

DuncinToffee · 02/01/2026 20:57

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 20:54

You have a lot of faith in the American government…. The same government
that handed over billions without questions

And is happy to pardon fraudsters

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 21:01

Are you back on the parents again? So. Weird. Seriously, if you’re the daughter of a rapist - what does that make you?

the fraud has been going on for years with no investigations - so yes, sometimes it needs a YouTuber to bring things to the forefront

i mean I didn’t know about the sea world animal abuse until
blsckfish came along. Should everyone just shut up and toe the line and trust the government?

Playingvideogames · 02/01/2026 21:01

icycoldbutnosnow · 02/01/2026 20:53

Is there any evidence of this actually being a widespread issue across the USA?

Not yet but crime like this is rarely clustered to one area. Look at barber shops here.

EasternStandard · 02/01/2026 21:04

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 21:01

Are you back on the parents again? So. Weird. Seriously, if you’re the daughter of a rapist - what does that make you?

the fraud has been going on for years with no investigations - so yes, sometimes it needs a YouTuber to bring things to the forefront

i mean I didn’t know about the sea world animal abuse until
blsckfish came along. Should everyone just shut up and toe the line and trust the government?

I have no idea about the guy in the op but I agree people can uncover fraud. Whether they have a tv crew behind them or not.

I’m not sure why it’s an issue if fraud is highlighted.

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 21:11

EasternStandard · 02/01/2026 21:04

I have no idea about the guy in the op but I agree people can uncover fraud. Whether they have a tv crew behind them or not.

I’m not sure why it’s an issue if fraud is highlighted.

Here’s another one where YouTubers uncovered something

america is massive and has a crazy federal and state system. Sitting around waiting for the government to uncover fraud - you’ll be waiting for a long long time

www.dexerto.com/youtube/youtubers-help-fbi-shut-down-65m-scam-ring-that-stole-seniors-life-savings-3244080/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPFEu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeV6h0Nw9TflLzPOqzc3zXhxvU1UZhd8b9pu8x8WiDLegT7XCXU3imcv_yuqQ_aem_JPETg1sYM4mPgocyXtqcaw

EasternStandard · 02/01/2026 21:13

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 21:11

Here’s another one where YouTubers uncovered something

america is massive and has a crazy federal and state system. Sitting around waiting for the government to uncover fraud - you’ll be waiting for a long long time

www.dexerto.com/youtube/youtubers-help-fbi-shut-down-65m-scam-ring-that-stole-seniors-life-savings-3244080/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPFEu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeV6h0Nw9TflLzPOqzc3zXhxvU1UZhd8b9pu8x8WiDLegT7XCXU3imcv_yuqQ_aem_JPETg1sYM4mPgocyXtqcaw

YouTuber v 60 minutes or Panorama here. It’s just people with a platform looking into stuff. People are odd about it because they’re more used to the latter.

PortSalutPlease · 02/01/2026 21:21

A weirdo turned up at daycare centres outside of opening hours, demanded to see the children and was told to bugger off. And apparently that means all the daycares are fraudulent….?

icycoldbutnosnow · 02/01/2026 21:24

EasternStandard · 02/01/2026 21:04

I have no idea about the guy in the op but I agree people can uncover fraud. Whether they have a tv crew behind them or not.

I’m not sure why it’s an issue if fraud is highlighted.

you’re not sure why it’s an issue that people are now turning up to day cares filming and demanding to be let in? We all know what America is like. It’s not long till an idiot turns up with a gun.

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 21:25

PortSalutPlease · 02/01/2026 21:21

A weirdo turned up at daycare centres outside of opening hours, demanded to see the children and was told to bugger off. And apparently that means all the daycares are fraudulent….?

He didn’t demand to see children. He asked if he could enroll a child. He knew there would Be no children and there weren’t

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 21:27

icycoldbutnosnow · 02/01/2026 21:24

you’re not sure why it’s an issue that people are now turning up to day cares filming and demanding to be let in? We all know what America is like. It’s not long till an idiot turns up with a gun.

Of course this is an issue! It’s awful. But it shouldn’t mean that fraud isn’t investigated

Grumblies · 02/01/2026 21:27

Maryaliceyoungx · 02/01/2026 21:25

He didn’t demand to see children. He asked if he could enroll a child. He knew there would Be no children and there weren’t

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Honestly you're doing a stellar job of trying to explain the situation but I fear you're onto a lost cause with those who are willfully ignoring the point.

EasternStandard · 02/01/2026 21:28

icycoldbutnosnow · 02/01/2026 21:24

you’re not sure why it’s an issue that people are now turning up to day cares filming and demanding to be let in? We all know what America is like. It’s not long till an idiot turns up with a gun.

I said I don’t see it’s an issue that fraud is highlighted. It’s there in the post.

Read @Maryaliceyoungxposts too

Playingvideogames · 02/01/2026 21:28

icycoldbutnosnow · 02/01/2026 21:24

you’re not sure why it’s an issue that people are now turning up to day cares filming and demanding to be let in? We all know what America is like. It’s not long till an idiot turns up with a gun.

Stop trying to deflect