AG Nessel: Protect Your Heart, Your Identity, and Your Wallet from Scammers
Online romance scams take advantage of people looking for romantic partners on dating sites, apps, or social media.
Novi Bank Teller and Accomplice Plead Guilty to Stealing Money from Comerica Customer Accounts
“Having your identity and savings compromised is a painful experience no one should have to go through…”
Police Seek Info on Bank Fraud Suspect, Reward Offered for Tips
When the suspect attempted to cash a second check immediately after the first transaction, the teller became suspicious and made efforts to keep the suspect at the window while Deputies were dispatched.
State Warns of Text Message Scam Claiming UIA Benefits
Here are 10 tips from the UIA to protect your personal information:
Clawson Councilperson Who Lost Election Resigns to Accept Partial Term Appointment
Had Georges not resigned or accepted the appointment, filling the vacancy would have occurred at the organizational meeting under the leadership of the new mayor and council.
Doctor Warns Others After Online Romance Scams Use His Identity
Year after year I learn that someone has used my images as well as my niece and nephews in fake profiles to lure someone into a romance scam.
Police Warn: Phone Scammers Claim to be From DTE
If you suspect the call may be fraudulent, hang up and call DTE at their toll-free number 800-477-4747. Ask to be connected to a customer service representative and explain to them what occurred.
Stolen Pictures, Fake Account, Stun Victim of Online Catfishing
Both women reported the incident to Bumble, and the account was taken down by the end of the day.
Scammer Knew Victim’s Sex Offender Record, Used Realistic Aliases & Phone System
Scammer Knew Victim’s Sex Offender Record, Used Realistic Aliases & Phone System (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Aug. 3, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – INCIDENT: 16:57 hrs. – City of Rochester Hills – Fraudulent Activity – #18-144896 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the City of Rochester Hills Substation to meet with the victim of a reported fraud. …
Mortgage Auditors of America Owner Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges
Mortgage Auditors of America Owner Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges (Attorney General’s Office, Dec. 23, 2017) LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced that Robert Shumake, 49, of Southfield, has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor violations of the Credit Services Protection Act, while his business Mortgage Auditors of America has pleaded guilty to two…
State Agency Apologizes, Sets Up Hotline for those Accused of Unemployment Fraud
State Agency Apologizes, Sets Up Hotline for those Accused of Unemployment Fraud (Unemployment Insurance Agency, Jan. 30, 2017) LANSING, MI – People accused of unemployment fraud between 2013 and 2015 and have questions about their cases can now call a new hotline created by the Talent Investment Agency, Director Wanda M. Stokes announced today. The…
Sheriff Warns of Fake IRS and Jury Duty Calls
Sheriff Warns of Fake IRS and Jury Duty Calls (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 28, 2016) INCIDENT: 10:15 hrs. – Jan. 27, 2016 – Springfield Township – Phone Scam / Impersonating a Deputy – #16-14204 SUMMARY: The Springfield Township Substation received a phone call from a resident stating that a “Captain Watson” from the Oakland…
FBI Warns: College Students Targeted for Phone Scams
FBI Warns: College Students Targeted for Phone Scams (FBI Press Release, David P. Gelios, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Division, announced that the FBI is warning consumers to be on alert for a phone scam that primarily targets college students while displaying the FBI’s telephone number on the recipient’s caller ID. The…
Governor Snyder Vetoes Three Election-Related Bills, Signs 11 Others
Snyder did sign into law 11 other bills, including those that establish more stringent requirements before a political party will be recognized in Michigan, and requirements that Independent committees must file quarterly spending reports with the State. Other bills require all ballot or petition language must be submitted to the Secretary of State prior to circulation.
Beware of “Water Department” Scam
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.
Police Report: Bogus Robbery Reports Were Drug Deals Gone Bad
Investigation revealed that two of the three crimes did not happen as they were reported. One person was arrested for the two robberies. It turned out that the victims were not robbed, but were scammed out of money while attempting to purchase marijuana from the suspect.