Hazel Park woman scammed out of $270K pension; suspect caught by Flock cameras
A California man is behind bars in Oakland County after police say they connected him to a crime that left a Hazel Park woman scammed out of nearly $300,000.
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A California man is behind bars in Oakland County after police say they connected him to a crime that left a Hazel Park woman scammed out of nearly $300,000.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office warns residents about an increase in scam calls, emails and texts from individuals claiming to be sheriff's office employees.
The Monroe Public Safety Department and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about scam phone calls impersonating police.
The Troy Police Department arrested a 32-year-old man after authorities say he allegedly scammed hundreds of thousands of dollars from a resident.
A scam discovered at a local gas station uses a drilled hole and screw to disable a fuel pump's safety latch, allowing a thief to return and collect free gas charged to another customer.
The Dearborn Police Department is warning residents of a "distraction theft scam" after suspects stole an elderly woman's bracelet.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning fans about fake tickets, payment app scams, and fake check schemes ahead of the Pistons' second-round playoff run.
After severe weather and tornadoes in Southwest Michigan left four people dead and many others working to pick up the pieces, experts want impacted residents to be wary of scams.
A new text-based scam fraudulently claims to be from the 36th District Court in Wayne County, seeking toll payments.
If you received a text message claiming you owe money for an unpaid parking ticket, it is not from the 36th District Court in Detroit.
A caller who falsely claimed to be a Monroe County Sheriff's deputy told a Dundee woman to deposit money via a cryptocurrency kiosk.
The Michigan Department of Treasury says it's been made aware of a potential scam involving letters reminding people that a tax is due.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
Investigators believe the device is connected to similar incidents in the area.
In a cease and desist notice to MTVRS, LLC, Dana Nessel accuses the company of violating the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.
A new text message scam is falsely claiming to be from the Michigan Department of Treasury and references tax refunds.
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is warning of a scam involving people calling or messaging family members of individuals booked at a local jail and asking them for money so their relative can be released on a tether.
The Michigan Attorney General's Office issues a caution to be on the lookout for fraudulent college websites.
The University of Michigan's Hill Auditorium has been the target of an alleged overseas online ticket resale scheme.
Someone attempted a financial scam by fraudulently showing a phone number to Port Huron Police Department in the caller ID.
Police in Birmingham, Michigan, are warning residents of scammers after two people claimed they received a call about a family member being held at gunpoint and the caller demanding money.
Police say the scammer would use the name of an actual police officer in the department and instruct the person to call 248-814-2780.
The Michigan AG's office reminds residents to be cautious of potential scams when hiring help for storm cleanup.
