AI is making online shopping scams harder to spot
Malicious sites are on the rise and thanks to AI, it's almost impossible to tell the difference.
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Malicious sites are on the rise and thanks to AI, it's almost impossible to tell the difference.
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
The Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) is warning residents of a new scam targeting owners of lost pets.
A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.
While Michigan doesn't have toll roads, the scam still targeted residents, especially those who recently traveled through neighboring states, Indiana, Ohio or Illinois.
The commission says it received 53,351 fraud reports from consumers that year. ,
Cleanup continues after the massive water main break in Southwest Detroit.
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.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
The Grosse Pointe Park City Council says it took inspiration from another nearby city after St. Clair Shores made a change to Express Waste last month and saw how much better it's been.
The man told officers that the animal remains were part of a personal religious practice that he believed would protect him from death.
Records show that the Wayne County Airport Authority's bid was listed as the "highest and best," and that no other qualified bids were submitted by the July 16 deadline.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says he still plans to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Canada withdrew from a joint event with the U.S.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
The Grosse Pointe Park City Council says it took inspiration from another nearby city after St. Clair Shores made a change to Express Waste last month and saw how much better it's been.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,100 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says he still plans to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Canada withdrew from a joint event with the U.S.
Sen. Gary Peters told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Senate hearing that he bears personal responsibility for the lack of a winning strategy in the ongoing war with Iran.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
Rising gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and auto industry tariffs have fueled Republican concerns in Michigan ahead of the state's Aug. 4 primary.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,100 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team didn't let a coaching change affect its rosters, and two brothers are hoping to become the future of the Detroit Red Wings.
A community brought together by a wiffleball. The Rinehart Wiffle Ball League really knocked it out of the park when it used its momentum for a good cause.
Some areas will see lows drop into the upper 40s tonight.
The Grosse Pointe Park City Council voted unanimously to approve a new contract with Express Waste Services and replace Priority Waste. The council says it took inspiration from another nearby city after St. Clair Shores made a change to Express Waste last month and saw how much better it's been.
A Farmington Hills, Michigan, man accused of illegally dumping animal remains at a Southfield cemetery has been charged.