https://www.wcmu.org/tags/scam Scam en-US Copyright Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:17:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-07/scammer-gets-over-5-years-in-federal-prison-for-a-fraud-scheme-targeting-the-elderly The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan sentenced a man to five years in prison after he defrauded victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:17:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-07/scammer-gets-over-5-years-in-federal-prison-for-a-fraud-scheme-targeting-the-elderly Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-15/housingscams053025-print Traverse City Facebook groups are being flooded by fake real estate listings, featuring photos of real properties and luring in renters with affordable prices. Renters are struggling to find homes amidst the city’s housing shortage are expressing their frustration on social media. Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:00:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-15/housingscams053025-print Mia Kerner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-11/state-authorities-issue-warnings-about-dmv-toll-scams Michigan authorities are warning people about scam text messages that are asking people to pay "unpaid tolls or tickets." Officials are asking people to beware of these messages and to not give scammers any personal information or money. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:25:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-11/state-authorities-issue-warnings-about-dmv-toll-scams Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-27/after-cyberattack-sault-tribe-tells-members-employees-to-secure-personal-data Cyber attacks on municipal systems are on the rise. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians shut down many of its operations, following a data breach earlier this year. And now tribal members and employees are being told to secure their personal information. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:29:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-27/after-cyberattack-sault-tribe-tells-members-employees-to-secure-personal-data Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-26/nessel-warns-michiganders-of-florida-toll-scam Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents of scam text messages asking for payment of overdue road toll balances in Florida. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:52:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-26/nessel-warns-michiganders-of-florida-toll-scam Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-31/email-scam-costs-michigan-public-utility-189k-but-not-because-of-a-nigerian-prince Some scams are not so easy to spot. A public utility in the Thumb fell victim to a phishing scam in January, and law enforcement authorities say these type of fraud cases are increasing. Fri, 31 May 2024 22:47:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-31/email-scam-costs-michigan-public-utility-189k-but-not-because-of-a-nigerian-prince Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-15/public-utility-in-the-thumb-falls-victim-to-phishing-scam A public utility in the Thumb says it fell victim to a phishing scam, but did not reveal how much money had been stolen. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 22:33:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-15/public-utility-in-the-thumb-falls-victim-to-phishing-scam Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-24/camp-lejeune-informational-video-warns-military-members-of-potential-scams Michigan officials are giving advice to those considering filing a claim for settlement money relating to water contamination at a North Carolina Marine base. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:38:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-24/camp-lejeune-informational-video-warns-military-members-of-potential-scams Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-18/ag-with-400-refund-checks-are-in-the-mail-be-on-the-lookout-for-scams Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued warning Thursday, as 'bad actors' are on the prowl. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:58:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-18/ag-with-400-refund-checks-are-in-the-mail-be-on-the-lookout-for-scams Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-12/better-business-bureau-is-warning-people-to-watch-out-for-storm-chaser-scammers Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan is warning consumers to be cautious when hiring others to assist with repair and cleanup from damages. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:12:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-12/better-business-bureau-is-warning-people-to-watch-out-for-storm-chaser-scammers Jennifer Moss