Warning: Massive Scams Hitting Michigan Residents

The Michigan Attorney General, is sending a warning out to Michigan residents, about a possible imposter scam that is hitting Michiganders across the state, and it is tricking a lot of people.

Scammers are sending calls, emails, as well as text messages, while pretending to be from government or law enforcement agencies. The scam promises bogus medical discounts, threaten penalties, or even try to get you to hand over personal information or money.

How the Government Imposter Scam Works

These messages will come with links, that once clicked, can cause your computer and even phone to become comprised and give crooks access to your private data.

The simple advice from the Attorney General's office, is don't take that bait. If you get attachments, you shouldn't click on them or open them. And if you aren't expecting to be contacted from a government agent, you should actually follow up directly to those officials numbers, or head to their website..

Attorney General’s Simple Advice: Don’t Take the Bait

A few things you can do to stay safe:

• Block anyone you don't know
• Report any scams and contact the authorities
• Delete the messages if you get them.

Steps You Can Take to Stay Safe

If you do get contacted by a government agency here in Michigan, they will never demand any information or money over an email, call or text.

Communications come by mail, and with proper payment structures. Gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, even mobile payments won't be accepted.

If you do get any of these emails, texts or even phone calls, do your research before you attempt to hand out information or payments.