Telemarketing Scam Offered To Sell Some Homes In Detroit For No More Than $500
Call centers from Florida and New York offered to sell homes in Detroit, lying about the home's values and selling prices.
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Call centers from Florida and New York offered to sell homes in Detroit, lying about the home's values and selling prices.
Fifty-nine-year-old Rajesh Doshi of Bloomfield Hills pleaded guilty for his role in what federal authorities say is a $19 million health care fraud scheme.
The fraud were linked to a bond offering for the failed movie studio project.
A federal jury in Detroit has convicted the operator of an adult day care center and two home health care company owners in a $29 million Medicare fraud conspiracy.
The suspect, described by Canton police only as a black female, was caught on surveillance footage in two incidents.
The government says Fata used a Hotmail account to execute his alleged crimes, including inquiring about a $3 million castle in Lebanon, his native country.
A former Detroit-area lawyer has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for illegally obtaining nearly $2.8 million that belonged to his firm or clients.
The Social Security Administration announced a partnership with the Michigan Department of Human Services in a cooperative effort to crack down on disability fraud in Michigan.
An attorney filed suits in Oakland County Circuit court on behalf of 11 patients given unnecessary chemo by Dr. Farid Fata.
The government says the 51-year-old man attempted to influence a juror on behalf of the defendants in a $7 million fraud trial.
The former director of an Ionia funeral home is heading to jail for up to four years after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a series of fraudulent car sales to people answering ads primarily on Craigslist.
Michael Grundy will spend seven-and-a-half years in federal prison
A civil complaint says the former Detroit Public Schools administrator inputted false pre-test scores, created fake individualized learning plans and forged signatures from parents.
Attorneys for Dr. Farid Fata say publicity about the case has poisoned the jury pool.
A U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokesman said Diane Hathaway became eligible for home confinement Thursday.
The mother and daughter team set up a sham company and ran orders through it for books and supplies that the Detroit schools never received.
Dr. David Borlas said he spent six or seven hours on the phone, sorting it all out.
A Troy priest and his parish administrator were charged Wednesday with fraud and conspiracy in a scheme to steal nearly $700,000 from their church.
The government filed a lawsuit in Detroit federal court Monday to seize the Rev. Edward Belczak's condo in Wellington, Florida.
Larry Fields admits that he and others took bar code stickers off items and placed them on goods that typically cost much more.
A Michigan woman who pleaded no contest to pulling off a cancer scam has been sentenced to one year in jail that will be served at the same time as another prison sentence.
"Basically they gave us free rein to take whatever was of any value ..."
A judge has accepted a new plea deal from a Detroit-area financial manager who helped the government prosecute his partner in a real estate scheme that ended with nearly $50 million in losses.
A Farmington Hills man was swindled out of nearly four-thousand dollars by someone claiming to be with the IRS.
A popular arcade and museum in Oakland County is getting ready to reopen after moving locations and years of renovations.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
A Southfield motel housekeeper is being hailed a hero after authorities say she helped save a woman who claimed she was being trafficked.
According to court records, while conducting the scheme, Chanise Coyne spent more than $200,000 for Taylor Swift tickets in Florida.
Advocates who met with lawmakers in Lansing said they're encouraged by support for regulation from both parties. One said more officials are echoing the call for a moratorium.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
Police officers and chaplains with the Detroit Police Department were observed going door-to-door at each business to speak with managers about their concerns.
A Southfield motel housekeeper is being hailed a hero after authorities say she helped save a woman who claimed she was being trafficked.
Advocates who met with lawmakers in Lansing said they're encouraged by support for regulation from both parties. One said more officials are echoing the call for a moratorium.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
USC says its Center for the Political Future is believed to be the only one in the country jointly led by a Democrat and a Republican. Peters will run it with Republican strategist Mike Murphy.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
A popular arcade and museum in Oakland County is getting ready to reopen after moving locations and years of renovations.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris came to Detroit on Tuesday with a clear message about who she wants representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
A Venezuelan man who was shot by an ICE officer while delivering a DoorDash order in Austin, Texas, was transferred from the hospital to a detention center with a bullet still in his back, his lawyer said.
Environmental groups spent Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol pressing lawmakers to regulate data centers, saying they're worried about the facilities' effects on water, air and the health of nearby communities.
Two days after the random, senseless act of violence in downtown Detroit that killed a mother and a Chipotle employee, businesses in the area are addressing safety concerns.