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Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
The Better Business Bureau put out a warning to sports fans about an internet company that appears to operate out of Southfield.
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The Better Business Bureau has established a program called Senior Scene which encourages senior citizens to be on the lookout for scams targeting seniors and to report them to authorities.
A new scam involves telemarketer-type calls to elderly people with medical issues.
The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather on the road. The Better Business Bureau has some answers.
Before making holiday purchases for Black Friday, do some research on your choice of retail stores and their policies.
With the Tigers in the World Series, fans are ripe for ticket scams. So the Better Business Bureau of Detroit & Eastern Michigan is warning sports fans to be alert for crooks selling bogus tickets or hotel reservations.
Water and Sewerage officials in Detroit are warning customers about a scheme involving claims that a new federal program is available to pay their utility bills.
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The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Michgan warned against a new twist on a phishing email scam that attempts to use the BBB's trusted name to get private information from small businesses and consumers.
Are you stuck with an unwanted gift card leftover from the holidays?
Tis the season for giving, but what happens if the gift you have given or received needs to be returned or exchanged?
Tis the season for giving, but what happens if the gift you have given or received needs to be returned or exchanged?
The Better Business Bureau of Detroit and Eastern Michigan reported last week that businesses across the country have been receiving a spam email purporting to be from the Better Business Bureau regarding a complaint and referencing a complaint identification number. These emails have virus potential.
In order to fight scammers, hackers and assorted other online grinches, the Better Business Bureau serving East Michigan and the Upper Peninsula offers 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.
The holidays are a happy time for food, family, and friendship, but they are also a time for fraud.
Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you're giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.
A bogus Detroit lending company is requiring loan applicants to send in a "collateral deposit" to get a loan. Don't fall for it, the Better Business Bureau warns.
Residents and small businesses are encouraged to take an important step in identity protection by attending BBB's Secure Your ID Day community shred and computer recycling event on Saturday, October 22 at the BBB Office parking lot in Southfield.
A new mobile application for Apple iPhone and iPad users, BBB Search, allows Business Reviews and other information from the Better Business Bureau to be available on the go.
For the second consecutive year, your Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula will sponsor the Michigan chapter of the National Consumers League's 2011-12 LifeSmarts competition.
The Better Business Bureau of Detroit and Eastern Michigan has received consumer inquiries regarding yet another "Sweepstakes/Telemarketing" scam.
Because college students are so susceptible to identity theft, the Better Business Bureau recommends that they take several simple steps to help protect themselves on campus.
The Better Business Bureau has been receiving an increased number of consumer inquiries regarding bogus "Mystery Shopper" opportunities that are showing up in consumer's mail boxes.
An anonymous tip about a threat prompted the Southfield Public School District to cancel classes at one of its schools on Friday.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
An anonymous tip about a threat prompted the Southfield Public School District to cancel classes at one of its schools on Friday.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Our weekend remains a little mild before cold air rushes in after Thanksgiving.
Residents in Romulus are getting a taste of Sheetz' planned expansion across the state of Michigan.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Detroit Lions players have given back to the community in the past. On Friday, D.J. Reader gave out over 200 meals ahead of Thanksgiving.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.