Caller falsely claiming to be a deputy scammed Monroe County woman out of $9,500
A caller who falsely claimed to be a Monroe County Sheriff's deputy told a Dundee woman to deposit money via a cryptocurrency kiosk.
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A caller who falsely claimed to be a Monroe County Sheriff's deputy told a Dundee woman to deposit money via a cryptocurrency kiosk.
The Michigan Department of Treasury says it's been made aware of a potential scam involving letters reminding people that a tax is due.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
Investigators believe the device is connected to similar incidents in the area.
In a cease and desist notice to MTVRS, LLC, Dana Nessel accuses the company of violating the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.
A new text message scam is falsely claiming to be from the Michigan Department of Treasury and references tax refunds.
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is warning of a scam involving people calling or messaging family members of individuals booked at a local jail and asking them for money so their relative can be released on a tether.
The Michigan Attorney General's Office issues a caution to be on the lookout for fraudulent college websites.
The University of Michigan's Hill Auditorium has been the target of an alleged overseas online ticket resale scheme.
Someone attempted a financial scam by fraudulently showing a phone number to Port Huron Police Department in the caller ID.
Police in Birmingham, Michigan, are warning residents of scammers after two people claimed they received a call about a family member being held at gunpoint and the caller demanding money.
Police say the scammer would use the name of an actual police officer in the department and instruct the person to call 248-814-2780.
The Michigan AG's office reminds residents to be cautious of potential scams when hiring help for storm cleanup.
A Warren man faces multiple charges over a financial scam in which an Oakland County woman lost more than $40,000.
An elderly Michigan couple was scammed with a claim that fraudulent charges were on a credit card for purchasing child pornography.
The scam involves a message warning of outstanding toll invoices, and asks people to settle their balance "in a timely manner," according to MDOT.
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
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.
The former CEO of the Oxford Center, who is charged in the fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion case, has now been charged with health care fraud, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
The city of Detroit has organized hundreds of volunteers to help residents correctly file their taxes and get back all the money they are owed this tax season.
Some of Metro Detroit's officials have issued strong warnings about watching over household pets during extreme cold weather.
Three people were arrested after authorities sought those involved in a home invasion in St. Clair County.
Several individuals and companies that own short-term rental properties in Dearborn have sued the city over its short-term residential rental ordinance.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Wednesday across Southeast Michigan. Falling snow is expected to impact the morning commute.
The former CEO of the Oxford Center, who is charged in the fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion case, has now been charged with health care fraud, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Some Southeast Michigan communities have invoked warming shelter procedures, giving a chance for people to get a break from cold weather.
The city of Detroit has organized hundreds of volunteers to help residents correctly file their taxes and get back all the money they are owed this tax season.
Some of Metro Detroit's officials have issued strong warnings about watching over household pets during extreme cold weather.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
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."
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
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.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
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.
Closing arguments were delivered on Tuesday in the deadly hyperbaric chamber explosion preliminary hearing.
The Milford Independent Cinema in Milford, Michigan, has announced it will permanently close its doors on Jan. 31, 2026.
Aimee Bock, who has been called the "mastermind" behind a major fraud case in Minnesota, spoke with CBS News about her alleged crimes.
The city of Detroit has organized hundreds of volunteers to help residents correctly file their taxes and get back all the money they are owed this tax season.
Bone-chilling temps hang around this week with snow moving in overnight. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter breaks down what we can expect and when.