Attorney General Dana Nessel warns consumers of medical brace scams
Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning people about medical brace scams.
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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.
Swift's Ford Field concerts are reportedly sold out, but if you're looking to snag a last-minute ticket, Facebook has dozens up for an offer; however, it comes with the concerns of being scammed.
Authorities say on May 25, the scammer claiming to be Capt. David Raymond called a resident, telling them they failed to appear for jury duty.
In a continued effort to address jury duty scams, the Michigan Attorney General's office issued a warning after receiving reports of scammers threatening people with arrest if they don't pay for supposedly failing to appear in court.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is warning of a scam in which the caller claims residents missed jury duty and threatens to arrest them or asks for a cash bond.
Amy Nofiziger, a fraud expert for AARP, says that as the deadline approaches, scammers, "know that we're stressed and that it's going to be easy manipulating us."
Michigan State Police are warning residents of scammers who are spoofing state police phone numbers and asking residents for money.
The university says it saw "an uptick" in scams after merchandise was created to support the Spartan Strong Fund.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 70,000 people reported a scam and a loss of $1.3 billion.
Tax season has begun, and as Michiganders prepare to file their taxes this year, Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning of potential scams.
With many people struggling to pay for holiday shopping, scammers pray on people's need for money this time of year. We've seen the commercials, a Publishers Clearing House check shows up at your door and your life changes forever. But the Better Business Bureau warns scammers are using sweepstakes as a way to scam you out of your money.
The Clawson Police Department is warning residents about a nationwide jewelry scam that has made its way to Clawson. This type of scam usually involves the victim unknowingly swapping their jewelry with the suspect's fake jewelry.
According to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, the state has received 129 complaints of alleged puppy scams since 2020. More than 20 of those complaints were filed this year.
The Michigan Attorney General's office releases their "20 days of scams" campaign to help Michigan consumers
The Birmingham Police Department is warning of a donation letter scam.
