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Monroe County Sheriff's Office warns of scammer impersonating law enforcement
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be aware of a scammer pretending to be a member of law enforcement and threatening arrests.
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The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be aware of a scammer pretending to be a member of law enforcement and threatening arrests.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Humane Society of the United States are warning residents of puppy scams during the holiday season.
The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scams of people claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners.
Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning people about medical brace scams.
Police in Birmingham, Michigan, are warning people about a scam posting links to order supposed police items, which they call a "phishing attempt to get your personal information."
The warning about scams comes as sales have boomed for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs used for weight loss.
With Michigan residents working to move forward after a severe storm struck this week, state officials are urging people to beware of scams.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scammer who is threatening people with arrests for alleged warrants.
Scammers can use software to recreate a loved one's voice and make it sound like they're in distress. They then ask for large sums of money.
Swift's Ford Field concerts are reportedly sold out, but if you're looking to snag a last-minute ticket, Facebook has dozens up for an offer; however, it comes with the concerns of being scammed.
Authorities say on May 25, the scammer claiming to be Capt. David Raymond called a resident, telling them they failed to appear for jury duty.
In a continued effort to address jury duty scams, the Michigan Attorney General's office issued a warning after receiving reports of scammers threatening people with arrest if they don't pay for supposedly failing to appear in court.
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The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is warning of a scam in which the caller claims residents missed jury duty and threatens to arrest them or asks for a cash bond.
Amy Nofiziger, a fraud expert for AARP, says that as the deadline approaches, scammers, "know that we're stressed and that it's going to be easy manipulating us."
Michigan State Police are warning residents of scammers who are spoofing state police phone numbers and asking residents for money.
The university says it saw "an uptick" in scams after merchandise was created to support the Spartan Strong Fund.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 70,000 people reported a scam and a loss of $1.3 billion.
Tax season has begun, and as Michiganders prepare to file their taxes this year, Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning of potential scams.
With many people struggling to pay for holiday shopping, scammers pray on people's need for money this time of year. We've seen the commercials, a Publishers Clearing House check shows up at your door and your life changes forever. But the Better Business Bureau warns scammers are using sweepstakes as a way to scam you out of your money.
The Clawson Police Department is warning residents about a nationwide jewelry scam that has made its way to Clawson. This type of scam usually involves the victim unknowingly swapping their jewelry with the suspect's fake jewelry.
According to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, the state has received 129 complaints of alleged puppy scams since 2020. More than 20 of those complaints were filed this year.
The Michigan Attorney General's office releases their "20 days of scams" campaign to help Michigan consumers
The Birmingham Police Department is warning of a donation letter scam.
A 36-year-old man died after an equipment malfunction at a Michigan automotive manufacturing facility just days before the facility was scheduled to begin closing, officials said.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
Federal lawmakers are taking a hard look at putting the plunger into the problem.
The rally on Saturday will be held in downtown Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena and will be open to the public.
On Tuesday, Judge Margaret Van Houten gave the jury until the end of Thursday to reach a unanimous decision.
A 36-year-old man died after an equipment malfunction at a Michigan automotive manufacturing facility just days before the facility was scheduled to begin closing, officials said.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
Federal lawmakers are taking a hard look at putting the plunger into the problem.
The rally on Saturday will be held in downtown Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena and will be open to the public.
On Tuesday, Judge Margaret Van Houten gave the jury until the end of Thursday to reach a unanimous decision.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Trinity Health's virtual nursing program uses teamwork and technology so bedside nurses can focus on what matters most: being there in person for patients.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A 39-year-old Michigan man has filed a lawsuit saying he lost his toes because he received delayed medical care while he was in custody.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Detroit Lions will induct Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions during the 2024 season.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Yohan Ramírez had two consecutive errors in the ninth inning, paving the way for the Detroit Tigers to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Sunday for their second straight comeback win over the NL West leaders.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
Jury deliberations in the Samantha Woll murder trial will continue Thursday, and if a decision isn't reached by the end of the day, the judge says she will declare a mistrial; former president Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance will visit Grand Rapids this week and more on the latest top stories.
Lower humidity tomorrow.
Temperatures cool a bit with drying conditions headed our way.
Michigan is on the forefront of a national push to police plumbing, by passing a law that requires manufacturers of moistened wipes to place labels on their products warning "Do Not Flush."
Former President Donald Trump and his recently named running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will be coming to Michigan this weekend for their first rally together. It is also the first Trump rally since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last Saturday.