Job scams targeting recent college graduates. What to know
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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.
A Troy woman was notified via mail that she won a sweepstakes, but a fake attorney scammed her out of $669,500.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, more than 17,000 identity theft reports were made in Michigan last year alone. With data breaches becoming the norm, much could be at risk.
While some people are looking for love, others are looking to get paid by carrying out romance scams.
A scam targeted people looking for parking during the Detroit Lions game.
On Jan. 14 a man reported a Detroit Lions ticket scam on social media, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
We are days away from the highly-anticipated matchup between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams, and the Michigan Attorney General's office is warning fans of potential ticket scams.
Ford Field will be a madhouse come Sunday as the Lions are hosting its first playoff game at the venue against the Los Angeles Rams. With the excitement of the game, however, people could fall victim to buying fake tickets or getting scammed.
The Troy Police Department is warning residents about an Instagram scam.
The scammer, who was acting as the woman's son, told her that he had been involved in a bad car accident outside of Michigan, in which he had hit a pregnant woman and that her baby may not survive.
Incomm's prepaid cards had "insufficient" security features that made them targets for card draining scams, a lawsuit alleges.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be aware of a scammer pretending to be a member of law enforcement and threatening arrests.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Humane Society of the United States are warning residents of puppy scams during the holiday season.
The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scams of people claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners.
Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning people about medical brace scams.
Police in Birmingham, Michigan, are warning people about a scam posting links to order supposed police items, which they call a "phishing attempt to get your personal information."
The warning about scams comes as sales have boomed for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs used for weight loss.
With Michigan residents working to move forward after a severe storm struck this week, state officials are urging people to beware of scams.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scammer who is threatening people with arrests for alleged warrants.
Scammers can use software to recreate a loved one's voice and make it sound like they're in distress. They then ask for large sums of money.
One day after a former Warren police officer was acquitted in a fatal crash that killed two people, the Warren Police Department says it is evaluating steps to possibly reinstate the officer.
Michigan State University Trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow both voted against a revision to the board's code of ethics last month, and when it passed, they both refused to sign.
A fatal crash early Friday in Hillsdale County was attributed to the severe weather conditions in Michigan at the time.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Two people were arrested in an investigation that led to the seizure of firearm components in the city of Warren, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
A 25-year-old Livonia man accused of fatally shooting four people, including three family members, made his first court appearance Friday morning.
A six-year-old girl was rescued from the debris of her home in Dearborn after a tree came down due to high winds early Friday.
One day after a former Warren police officer was acquitted in a fatal crash that killed two people, the Warren Police Department says it is evaluating steps to possibly reinstate the officer.
Michigan State University Trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow both voted against a revision to the board's code of ethics last month, and when it passed, they both refused to sign.
Detroit police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot Thursday evening. Police say they are now searching for a person of interest.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
NASA announced this week the four-man crew that will embark on the Artemis III mission, and one of those astronauts has ties to Michigan.
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup against Cleveland.
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
A hot Saturday will lack any humidity to make it stickier.
A nonprofit in Lansing, Michigan, who supports men in need of shoes says it is in urgent need of themselves.
The "UFC Freedom 250" event is set to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday as part of a series celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. The event will be held on President Trump's 80th birthday.
Detroit police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot Thursday evening. Police say they are now searching for a person of interest. Two girls, ages 13 and 12, suffered minor injuries from debris, according to police.
The Warren Police Department is considering reinstating an officer who was acquitted in a fatal crash that killed two men.