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SCAMS


How to spot this PayPal invoice scam

If you get an unexpected invoice from PayPal the best thing you can do is report it and ignore it.

Michigan AG: Watch out for scammers taking advantage of T-Mobile data breach

T-Mobile announced last week that an unidentified malicious intruder breached its network in late November and stole data on 37 million customers.

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns of scams impersonating law enforcement

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of individuals impersonating law enforcement and demanding money.

Don’t fall for Mega Millions lottery scams

The Mega Millions jackpot has hit $1.35 before Friday’s drawing and experts warn scammers are trying to take advantage of the large prize.

Buying tickets to the big game? Here’s some advice to follow so you don’t get scammed

You’re going to have to use some caution if you’re trying to score tickets to any major sporting event.

Michigan Lottery: Watch out for scammers claiming to be lottery agents, prize winners

The Michigan Lottery wants people to be aware of scammers who are claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners.

Scammer calls victims and pretends to be St. Clair Shores police chief, demands personal information

Police are warning residents of St. Clair Shores that someone is calling people and pretending to be the chief of police before demanding personal information.

How to avoid donation scams as severe weather hits Florida’s Gulf Coast

The people of Florida will need help over the coming days, weeks and possibly months amid significant damage and hazards caused by Hurricane Ian.

Did you get an unexpected invoice from PayPal? It’s a scam

Did you receive an unexpected invoice from PayPal? Don’t send the money, it’s a scam.

How to protect your finances from bank account takeover fraud

Bank account takeover fraud is happening all over the country, and high-tech thieves are making their way to your bank account without having possession of your debit cards.

‘Dozens of victims’: Wayne County warns of police impersonation phone scam

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a phone scam that has already cost residents thousands of dollars.

How to protect yourself against scammers taking advantage of federal student debt forgiveness

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sounding the alarm about potential scammers targeting people after sweeping student loan debt relief was announced.

Beware scams: How to protect your money on cash apps

More than 18 million people in the last year were scammed using apps, like Zelle or Cash App, to send money virtually.

Used car scams up 75%: What to know before buying a car online

If you’re in the market for a used car and have been shopping around online, it’s important to know which ads are legitimate, and which are scams.

Devin: How a stranger helped a Detroit woman keep her home after paying a fake landlord

I’m still stunned by the strange and beautiful turn of coincidences that put me square at the intersection of June Walker and Jerry Gumbert.

What you can do to keep your money, identity out the hands of scammers

Scammers are repeatedly using the same tactics to steal money and personal information from their victims in Michigan.

Michigan UIA warns of text message phishing scam targeting unemployment filers

If you’ve filed for or receive unemployment benefits in Michigan, officials are warning about a phishing scam targeting filers through text messages.

Scammers are using Dan Gilbert’s name to trick people into giving them personal information

An unusual new email scam is making the rounds using a famous name in hopes of luring new victims. This time it isn’t a Nigerian price, it’s Dan Gilbert and his charitable foundation.

Shelby Township police hold senior scam awareness presentation to teach warning signs

There are many ways to get scammed these days and most of the time senior citizens are getting targeted.

Scammers using letters to threaten Michigan residents with overdue tax debt

Michigan Department of Treasury wants to alert those with past-due tax debt to beware of letter scams.

Scammers exploit baby formula shortage: What to know

Baby formula is in high demand and scammers know it.

Metro Detroit woman scammed by thieves targeting Amazon customers shares her story

High tech thieves are targeting Amazon customers and cashing in.

House passes bill aimed at curbing the $2.9 billion seniors lose each year to financial scams

Unsuspecting older Americans get duped by financial scams every year. Now, a bill in Congress aims to increase regulators' abilities to help stop that.

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Weird text, email or call? Here’s how to know if it’s a scam or not

Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission on how to spot scam, spam or phishing text messages on your mobile device.

DTE Energy says customers have been getting calls from scammers threatening to turn power off

Scammers are targeting DTE Energy customers who have been impacted by recent cold weather.

Phone scam alert: Metro Detroiters receiving phony DTE Energy calls

Many Metro Detroit residents are receiving calls from people pretending to work for DTE Energy, threatening to shut off services.

Don’t click that link: Verizon, T-Mobile customers receive scam texts from themselves

Tuesday night, Verizon and T-Mobile customers got a bizarre text and it came from their own numbers.

Michigan AG warns about most popular scams right now

Here are some of the biggest scams you should be aware of right now.

Get Caught Up: Michigan starts issuing $400 refunds to insured drivers -- how to not get scammed

Michigan drivers with auto insurance are expecting $400 refunds per vehicle.

Michigan auto insurers to issue $400 refunds to drivers: How to not get scammed

Michigan drivers with auto insurance are expecting $400 refunds per vehicle.

Scammers working overtime amid tax season: What to know

We're sharing important information about how thieves are trying to trick you as you work to file your taxes right now.

Livonia woman targeted by scammers while trying to purchase puppy

One of the biggest scams Local 4 has seen during the pandemic is pet scams.

Scammer posing as Eminem tries to trick Allen Park man caring for injured grandson

A person who claimed to be Eminem tried to scam a local man who was looking for help to care for his injured grandson.

Scammers target victims by threatening to turn off power during winter storm

Thieves are making threats about power shutoffs amid a winter storm -- and it’s all in an attempt to reveal a victims personal information.

Tips for avoiding tax-related scams as filing begins

Each year, tax payers get conned by tax-related schemes meant to steal money and personal information from people.

How to avoid at-home COVID test scams as demand skyrockets amid surge in cases

Local 4′s Hank Winchester went looking for at-home COVID tests and discovered that while they are hard to find in Metro Detroit, it’s not impossible to find them.

Looking to rent? Here are tips to avoid getting scammed by fake rental listings

Scammers are targeting people who are looking to rent an apartment or home in Metro Detroit.

Scams were on the rise in 2021: Here’s what to know

Scams were on the rise in 2021, but there are ways you can protect yourself.

Michigan Attorney General warns of pet adoption scams during holiday season

Puppy scams are on the rise in Michigan.

How to make sure you don’t fall for a gift card scam this holiday season

The FBI and Better Business Bureau (BBB) are issuing warnings about gift card scams this holiday season.

Michigan AG warns of scam call impersonating Wayne County officials

The Michigan Attorney General’s office issued a scam alert about a circulating call that appears to impersonate Wayne County officials.

Scam watch: Biggest holiday scams right now that you should look out for

The holiday season is often busy with shopping, parties and traveling -- all things that can keep you distracted, making you an easier target for scammers.

Help Me Hank: Beware of popular puppy scams

We’re talking thousands of dollars. Thieves are preying on your emotions.

Help Me Hank: Closer look at Cyber Monday deals, online shopping safety

Cyber Monday is finally here, the biggest online shopping day of 2021. It’s expected there will be $11 billion in sales worldwide today alone with an estimated 188 million shoppers making purchases.

Money Monday: IRS scam warning -- email phishing, threats over phone

It’s always a good thing to reacquaint ourselves with the issues that can prevent scammers from taking money from us.

Hectic holiday season: Shipping, shopping, job scams to watch out for

The pandemic is making it easier and easier for scammers to take advantage of people, and the hectic holiday season only makes people more vulnerable to scams.

Michigan AG warns of fake IRS email scam: How to protect yourself

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a consumer alert about fake IRS emails after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an alert.

Romance scams on the rise: Who’s targeted the most?

Help Me Hank has warned you about so-called romantic rip-offs in the past. Unfortunately, scammers are still working to break hearts and steal money from unsuspecting victims.

Online scams on the rise as we head into Holiday shopping season

The holiday shopping season is already underway and that means scammers are also making their moves.

How to spot warning signs of identity theft

Reports of identity theft in the U.S. doubled last year, and the problem isn’t going away anytime soon.

Scammers target Metro Detroit residents who were impacted by storms, flooding: Here’s what to watch out for

Scammers are targeting thousands in Metro Detroit who dealt with storm-related problems over the summer.

Online scams target Americans desperate for coronavirus vaccine

Online scams target Americans desperate for coronavirus vaccine Law enforcement is warning of a growing number of online scams tied to COVID vaccinations. Scammers are now claiming to have vaccines for sale. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.

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Robocall scams cost Americans $350 million

In the past four months, American households received somewhere near 10 billion robocalls. The record pace of phonecalls explains why complaints to the federal trade commission are up 50% this year. Jim Axelrod has the details.

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