Government imposter scams on the rise: Tips to protect yourself

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued her consumer alert on government imposter scams. Scammers are posing as government officials by using fake emails, ... Read More

How to outfox financial scammers

While financial scams have always been around, the variety of schemes that scammers employ to steal money are easily proliferated these days with the internet, social media, AI and crypto. Frauds and ... Read More

BBB warns consumers about scammers impersonating local businesses

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to watch for scammers who impersonate reputable local businesses to steal money and personal information. Read More

AG Nessel issues consumer alert on government imposter scams

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing a consumer alert to warn residents about the ongoing threat of government imposter scams. Read More

Impostor Scams Skyrocket Among Older Adults, FTC Warns: What To Do

Scams targeting older Americans are surging, causing victims to lose millions of dollars to scammers posing as government officials or trusted companies. The number of victims age 60 and older who ... Read More

FTC sees surge in losses from 'transfer it to protect it' money scams

Adults aged 60 and older were more likely to report extraordinarily high losses. An 18-year-old consumer in Michigan lost $4,800 this summer to a 'transfer it to protect it' scam after receiving an ... Read More