Michigan woman defrauded of 401(k) money via cryptocurrency scam, police say
A 58-year-old woman lost some of her 401(k) retirement savings through a cryptocurrency-related scam, the Troy Police Department reported.
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A 58-year-old woman lost some of her 401(k) retirement savings through a cryptocurrency-related scam, the Troy Police Department reported.
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 11 states, claimed that the retail giant deceived its employees about pay and the tips they could earn.
After FTC settlement, eligible Amazon Prime customers will automatically receive refunds between Nov. 12 and Dec. 24.
Regulators allege Ticketmaster used deceptive pricing and sales tactics, costing consumers billions of dollars.
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
The Federal Trade Commission said tens of thousands of LA Fitness customers "reported difficulties" cancelling their memberships.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Does Fortnite owe you money? Here's how to get a slice of the $126 million refund the Federal Trade Commission is sending to eligible players this week.
Publishers Clearing House will pay $18.5 million to nearly 282,000 customers who regulators say were deceived by the sweepstakes company.
The commission says it received 53,351 fraud reports from consumers that year. ,
Grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons want to merge. It's a move Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan worries could hurt customers already dealing with high food costs.
The $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons deal would be the largest grocery chain merger in U.S. history.
Two of the biggest U.S. grocery chains want to merge. The feds are determined to block the deal, saying it would harm consumers.
Adobe pushes customers toward annual subscriptions for products like Photoshop and hides the cancellation fees, federal lawsuit alleges.
The Women's Cancer Fund raised $18.3 million, but a new lawsuit alleges the money went to pay a lavish salary to for-profit fundraisers.
The FTC argues the proposed $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons could eliminate competition.
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
That figure is only a fraction of the actual harm, as most cases of fraud go unreported, according to FTC scam data analysis.
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
The FTC said Amazon "duped millions of consumers" into signing up for Prime, in violation of federal laws.
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Abbott closed its Sturgis facility last year due to a bacteria outbreak, creating a nationwide formula shortage.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 70,000 people reported a scam and a loss of $1.3 billion.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan group of 24 other Attorneys General today urged the Federal Trade Commission to strengthen its rules prohibiting websites, mobile applications, and other digital marketing companies from collecting and using the personal information of children under the age of 13.
The Farmington Hills online auto finance aggregator RouteOne announced Thursday that it now offers dealers a free risk-based pricing note tool to assist in compliance with the risk-based pricing rule issued jointly by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Trade Commission.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The bill package would eliminate the 6-mill tax, the 0.75% real estate transfer tax, and the pop-up tax. Plus, it has provisions to lower energy costs and freeze rate hikes from utilities like Consumers Energy and DTE.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A charge against a Sterling Heights man accused of punching his girlfriend's dog to death has been escalated, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has decided to end his campaign for Michigan governor in the 2026 election cycle.
The bill package would eliminate the 6-mill tax, the 0.75% real estate transfer tax, and the pop-up tax. Plus, it has provisions to lower energy costs and freeze rate hikes from utilities like Consumers Energy and DTE.
Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.
The passenger whose flight plans to Detroit sparked a flight diversion has no symptoms of Ebola, the Public Health Agency of Canada said.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Former Detroit Mike Duggan announced on Thursday that he was no longer seeking the Michigan governor's office. The announcement comes less than three months ahead of the primary election.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan has been introduced in the state legislature.
With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, local doctors are warning families to take extra precautions as kids head outdoors.
Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Lea Monday, breaking concerns of Ebola after a passenger on flight to Metro Detroit traveled from an Ebola-affected country. The plane divered to Canada.
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has decided to end his campaign for Michigan governor in the 2026 election cycle.