scams

Michigan’s AG accused Five Below of overcharging: items labeled $5 rang up at $6 or $7 in dozens of stores. After earlier promises to fix it, MDARD still found repeated violations — now a showdown looms by December 15.

A new Uber scam is tricking riders into sharing verification codes that let scammers steal accounts and payment info.

A new email scam is targeting residents of Lowell, with scammers impersonating a city official and requesting application approval fees for permits and rezoning requests.

A new text scam pretends to be the Michigan Treasury, promising fake refunds. Officials remind residents they’ll never text you for banking info.

A Grand Rapids man was arrested for his role in a nationwide scam that stole over $1 million by targeting mobile shopping apps. The group accessed shopper accounts, created fake orders, and purchased gift cards while canceling the orders.

Michigan pet owners are being targeted by a cruel scam where fraudsters impersonate animal shelters, spoofing numbers and coaxing payments to Venmo by claiming a "found" dog needs urgent care.

The FBI is warning Michigan residents about a new scam involving unsolicited packages with QR codes.

The Michigan BBB is warning college students about a rise in rental scams, as scammers prey on those desperately searching for housing before the new school year.

Picture this: a phone call claiming you've missed a court date — it’s alarming, but it could just be a scam. Let’s break down the details.

The Better Business Bureau issued a scam warning for Michigan travelers targeting passport applicants and renewals with a fraudulent website charging $88 for free applications.

Imagine getting a sweet deal on home repairs, only to find the price tag balloons afterward. That’s happening right here in West Michigan.

Scam text messages are getting bolder. Here are two outrageous examples I received—and what not to do if one hits your phone.