Sheriff’s Dept. Warns of Jury Duty Fine Phone Scam (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., April 25, 2014) The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a phone scam that targets Oakland County residents by soliciting fraudulent funds to cover non-appearance jury duty fees. Multiple complaints have come in from citizens receiving phone calls from suspects claiming…
Savvy Senior Avoids Getting Tricked by Scam (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 14, 2014) When Jeannie Davis got a phone call saying that she had won $1.4 million she figured that something was wrong. The retired real estate appraiser and President of the Ferndale Seniors group knows that “if something sounds too good to be true,…
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Director Steve Arwood warns Michigan corporations of a non-governmental entity called “Corporate Records Service” trying to collect a $125 fee to prepare corporate records. The misleading compliance solicitation…
Beware of Online Ticket Purchasing Scams (Attorney General Press Release, July 8, 2013) Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued an alert advising consumers to be wary of online ticket purchasing scams. The warning comes during the busy summer concert and event season. “As we enjoy summer, Michigan consumers should protect themselves from fraudulent online ticket…
“Summer concerts and events should not be soured by online ticket scammers looking to make a quick buck. Make sure you’re buying your event tickets from a reputable online vendor and do your homework to avoid counterfeiting and identity theft.”
“A text message appears on your phone, claiming to be from a local court and telling you that a warrant has been issued for your arrest. But the so – called “court” offers you a way out: you can quash the warrant by calling the number provided and paying $500 by credit card.
After the victim provided $70 change from his drawer in the bedroom, one suspect asked him to go to the basement to check the pipes. The second suspect was upstairs while they were checking the pipes, and after the suspects left the victim noticed money missing from his drawer.
The store was very busy while the incident occurred and the man was able to walk out of the store without being noticed and never returned.
The owner arrived at the store later and was suspicious of the inspection and attempted to contact the Ferndale Fire Department; however, both the fire marshal and Chief were not available.
Tisdel represents the 55th House District, which includes the cities of Rochester and Rochester Hills and part of Oakland Township.
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Here in Bloomfield Township, computer-based identity theft is among the most prevalent crimes.
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According to complaints from consumers, probation officers, and judges, the mailings caused some consumers to pay for and install BAIIDs they did not need.
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