Phone scammer claims to be Lenawee County deputy; sheriff's office says "simply hang up"
Someone has fraudulently claimed to be a Lenawee County deputy, stating people have warrants for their arrest.
Watch CBS News
Someone has fraudulently claimed to be a Lenawee County deputy, stating people have warrants for their arrest.
The letter falsely informs recipients of an overdue tax bill, instructing them to immediately call the provided number. It also states that they will seize their property if the payment is not made.
Callers spoof the caller ID number of the victim's actual lending institution, swindling money from those seeking financial relief.
Authorities in St. Clair County are warning residents of a scam involving a fake amazon package and a QR code that installs malware.
Sheriff Troy Goodnough said his office received several reports of the scam on Saturday.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced an investigation into an alleged pet adoption scheme involving false vaccination records.
A scam caller is posing as the Madison Heights Police Department and asking people for payment vouchers.
A woman thought she had found a legitimate apartment to rent in Ann Arbor near the University of Michigan's campus, but it turned out to be a scam.
Scammers are posing as law enforcement officials from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and telling residents they must pay them because of an outstanding arrest warrant due to missed jury duty, police said.
A Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after a co-conspirator unintentionally set up an exchange of fake documents with a federal agent to obtain $60,000, officials said.
In a few months, downtown Detroit will see runners from all over for the Free Press Marathon. As thousands are expected, there's already a race to scam.
The scammers are calling residents posing as deputies and threatening to arrest them for missing jury duty unless they make immediate payments.
Irfan Gill, 62, was convicted in connection to scamming more than 1,400 elderly individuals. He offered them equipment upgrades and subscription discounts for cable and internet services, but never provided the services after he was paid.
A Michigan woman was scammed out of $13,500 after a man posing as a deputy told her there was a warrant out for her arrest and that she needed to pay him or else authorities would come to her home and arrest her.
Scammers are calling Macomb County residents and demanding money to clear outstanding warrants.
Michigan's housing agency and the attorney general's office are warning residents about a scam involving fake housing vouchers to obtain personal information.
A Michigan man's gold chain was stolen after he was approached by two people who asked him to pray with them in a grocery store parking lot, police said.
A Michigan woman was scammed out of $800 after she was contacted by someone who claimed to be Barbra Streisand and said she wanted to reward the woman for being her biggest fan.
A Metro Detroit man was scammed out of nearly half a million dollars in a gold exchange scam involving what he though was a real gold exchange with someone he had met online.
A new scam tries to deceive people into paying fabricated toll fees. Individuals affected by the scam receive text messages from tollway collection services claiming they owe a nominal toll fee.
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a new warning urging students to be weary of this scam.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Large events like this week's NFL draft are ripe opportunities for criminals, from human trafficking to price gouging and scams. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is tackling the different ways you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.
Detroit will host the NFL draft in three weeks, and scammers are looking to take advantage of the excitement.
The Madison Heights Police Department is warning residents of a scammer pretending to be an officer and threatening action.
The Road Commission for Oakland County says it was expecting snow on Wednesday, but it wasn't expecting it to snow nonstop all afternoon and evening.
A contractor was hospitalized after they were hurt in a work incident at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
With snow hitting Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, Jan. 14, several schools are issuing closures for Thursday.
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
Curious what's on display by the big three automakers? This year's setup is top-notch.
With snow hitting Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, Jan. 14, several schools are issuing closures for Thursday.
The Road Commission for Oakland County says it was expecting snow on Wednesday, but it wasn't expecting it to snow nonstop all afternoon and evening.
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
Michigan Sen_ Elissa Slotkin has been notified that the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist "illegal orders.".
A contractor was hospitalized after they were hurt in a work incident at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
Curious what's on display by the big three automakers? This year's setup is top-notch.
Thousands of people are excited to come down to see all of the cars at the Detroit Auto Show. Many of those vehicles have taken a long and historic route to get here.
Ford Motor Company announced a new multi-year partnership with Carhartt that will launch a Super Duty special edition truck and a community initiative to attract more skilled tradespeople.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says the Trump administration is investigating her over a video urging military service members to "resist illegal orders."
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Andrew Copp scored at 3:27 of overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
Lions' Kelvin Sheppard is expected to interview for the Dolphins head coaching job after serving one season as defensive coordinator, a source told CBS News Detroit.
Adrian College's Alex Weaver beat out 117 other competitors to win the college singles cornhole national championship on Jan. 2.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
Officials say an ICE officer shot a man in the leg on Wednesday after a shovel attack. The shooting comes exactly one week after an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good.
Wednesday's heavy snowfall came as a surprise as many people, including road crews, did not expect the amount.
Southeast Michigan was hit on Wednesday with heavy snowfall, but it was unexpected. So what happened? Chief meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey explains.
For the second time this season, the Detroit Pistons have at least a four-day break between games.
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.