Political scam alert: Have you been targeted?

Share your experiences and help others

DETROIT – Tonight on Local 4 News at 5, reporter Hank Winchester investigates political scams looking to trick people into making donations that aren't actually going to political candidates. Help Me Hank breaks down the scam and lays out how to avoid getting bilked out your hard-earned money.

Have you been targeted by a political scam? Please share your experience in the comments for others to learn, or reach out to our tip line at: news@wdiv.com

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About the Author:

Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.