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SCAMS


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Wyandotte man loses $3,000 in credit union impersonating scam

A Downriver man’s checking account was completely wiped out after a phone call with who he thought was a representative of his credit union.

College students need to be on the lookout for financial scams involving credit cards, mobile payment apps

College students are getting scammed at an alarming rate in Michigan and across the United States.

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Experts warn of scammers on mobile payment apps

It’s easier than ever to digitally send and receive money right from your smartphone -- the trouble is, scammers know this, too.

Scammers use QR codes to trick consumers into opening malicious links

Many companies use QR codes to lead consumers to their apps, help them track packages or view menus.

Scammers target Michigan residents on unemployment who were asked to resubmit information

People collecting unemployment may be at risk of having their identity stolen.

Grand jury indicts founder of electric carmaker Nikola on 3 counts of fraud

The founder and one-time executive chair of Nikola Corp. was freed on $100 million bail Thursday after pleading not guilty to charges alleging he lied about the electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup, duping novice investors including some financially struggling people looking for income during the pandemic.

Beware of scammers trying to take child tax credit payments

The first child tax credit payments go out next week, and experts are already warning that along with the money comes the threat of scam artists trying to take it.

Michigan AG issues warning after owners of flooded cars hit with massive towing charges

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants Michigan residents to watch out for scammers and price-gougers will try to take advantage of vehicle owners impacted by flooding.

Scams to watch out for after flooding: Price gouging, contractor scams and water damaged vehicle sales

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants Michigan residents to watch out for scammers and price-gougers will try to take advantage of homeowners and vehicle owners impacted by flooding.

Ferndale police warn residents to be vigilant for imposter scams

According to authorities, a man is posing as a DTE Energy employee and a general contractor in order to rip off the elderly.

Cryptocurrency scammers use social media to target new victims

Bitcoin is the most common form of cryptocurrency on the market but there are many others to choose from and different exchanges to trade them.

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Protect yourself from scams on Amazon Prime Day

With sales taking over the web, millions of people around the world will be logging on and hoping to save on Monday -- which also means that high tech thieves will be working to rip you off.

Berkley Public Safety warning residents of 2 scams involving Bitcoin machines, work-from-home job offers

Residents are encouraged to contact Berkley Public Safety if they have concerns of potential fraud.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel: Watch out for scam phone calls claiming to be from health departments

If you’re concerned that a call from a local health department may be a scam, write down the name and number of the person who called you, then reach out to your local health department to confirm the legitimacy of the call.

Michigan residents collecting unemployment need to watch out for new scam

Michigan residents who are collecting unemployment need to watch out for a new scam.

Troy elderly couple loses more than $140K in Publishers Clearing House scam

An elderly couple living in Troy has been scammed out of more than $140,000 in a matter of weeks.

Scammers set up fake airline websites to target travelers

High tech thieves have a new way to trick those who are eager to travel.

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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