SCAMS

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Baby formula is in high demand and scammers know it.

High tech thieves are targeting Amazon customers and cashing in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Puppy scams are on the rise in Michigan.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.