Detroit-area man scammed out of $460K in fake online gold exchange
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are maintaining their encampment at Wayne State University, despite the university saying it must be disbanded.
Van Buren Public Safety says it has recovered the body of a 23-year-old man who disappeared in Belleville Lake.
Tuesday will bring another round of showers and storms to the area.
Detroit police say two people have died on Monday, including an armed man who was shot by officers.
The Polar Bears, mostly from Michigan, were remembered at a special Memorial Day Celebration at White Chapel in Troy.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are maintaining their encampment at Wayne State University, despite the university saying it must be disbanded.
Van Buren Public Safety says it has recovered the body of a 23-year-old man who disappeared in Belleville Lake.
Tuesday will bring another round of showers and storms to the area.
Detroit police say two people have died on Monday, including an armed man who was shot by officers.
The Polar Bears, mostly from Michigan, were remembered at a special Memorial Day Celebration at White Chapel in Troy.
The CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands and the unofficial voice of American muscle cars is retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years.
Anyone who has gotten behind a wheel knows that feeling of being stuck at a red light, researchers are working on ways to reduce those instances. One of the ways is through changing traffic signals.
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
It's Memorial Day weekend, and a lot is happening in Detroit. But downtown Detroit is seeing a lot of people, mainly for the Movement Music Festival.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer on Friday upheld an indictment charging Baldwin with one count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
A group of investors will put up $6 billion to fund development of artificial intelligence by Elon Musk's xAI.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
The Libertarian Party nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for the nomination.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Police say a Michigan woman was killed when an out-of-control vehicle slammed into her during a drag-racing event, but she was able to push her 2-year-old daughter to safety in the seconds before the crash.
Scientists at Michigan State University are searching for more answers on bird flu as the state reported its first human case.
Ascension hospitals around the country are still dealing with the fallout from a ransomware attack, and nurses in Metro Detroit are worried about patient safety.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the farmworker experienced mild symptoms and has recovered.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
Glenn Chin, 56, of Canton, Massachusetts, will appear in court on Nov. 4, 2024, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office. He is charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
"I could definitely see someone like Caleb Williams getting a $100,000 check, if not more," one expert said.
Replay reviews were unavailable to the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers throughout much of their game at Comerica Park because of a technical issue that affected both team broadcasts.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Bud Denker, chairman of the Detroit Grand Prix, appears and talks about the upcoming race later this month, which will mark its second year on the streets of downtown Detroit.
The winner of the Republican and Democratic August primaries will face off in the general election.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Detroit police say two people have died on Monday, including an armed man who was shot by officers.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are maintaining their encampment at Wayne State University on Monday, despite the university saying it must be disbanded.
The reach of artificial intelligence is growing, and for many people, it's hard to keep up with the technology's advancement. KP Reddy, author of Venture Capitalist, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss adapting to AI.
A group of Michigan soldiers known as "Polar Bears" were honored and remembered during a special Memorial Day service in Troy.
Police arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of his 28-year-old brother in Farmington Hills over the weekend.