Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is highlighting five consumer alerts this week to help residents protect their wallets and personal information during the holiday season. This week, the campaign will use themes from popular holiday movies to cover the following topics:
• Payment Apps Scams: Double-check usernames and only send money through apps to people you trust.
• Online Shopping: Be cautious of online retailers that attempt to play on emotions and insecurities to pressure consumers into making a purchase.
• Grandparents Scam: Always verify before sending money to a ‘grandchild’ in trouble — call them directly first.
• Facebook Marketplace Scams: Meet sellers in public places, avoid prepayment, and trust your gut before buying.
• Drop Shipping Scams: Shop with trusted retailers with clear return policies.
“Scammers look to take advantage of shoppers during the holidays,” Nessel said. “By slowing down, verifying sellers, and only shopping with trusted companies, Michiganders can better protect themselves and their wallets this holiday season.”
To help Michigan residents stay safe from scams, identity theft, and other deceptive schemes, Nessel recently launched a new consumer protection social media account, Michigan Consumer Protection (@MIConsumerWatch). The new account will serve as a trusted source for scam alerts, consumer protection tips, education resources, and updates from the Department of Attorney General and will host the holiday campaign. Residents can follow @MIConsumerWatch on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
Throughout the campaign, the Department of Attorney General will issue press releases each Monday outlining the scams of the week, with daily posts shared through the MI Consumer Alerts social media accounts.
• Payment Apps Scams: Double-check usernames and only send money through apps to people you trust.
• Online Shopping: Be cautious of online retailers that attempt to play on emotions and insecurities to pressure consumers into making a purchase.
• Grandparents Scam: Always verify before sending money to a ‘grandchild’ in trouble — call them directly first.
• Facebook Marketplace Scams: Meet sellers in public places, avoid prepayment, and trust your gut before buying.
• Drop Shipping Scams: Shop with trusted retailers with clear return policies.
“Scammers look to take advantage of shoppers during the holidays,” Nessel said. “By slowing down, verifying sellers, and only shopping with trusted companies, Michiganders can better protect themselves and their wallets this holiday season.”
To help Michigan residents stay safe from scams, identity theft, and other deceptive schemes, Nessel recently launched a new consumer protection social media account, Michigan Consumer Protection (@MIConsumerWatch). The new account will serve as a trusted source for scam alerts, consumer protection tips, education resources, and updates from the Department of Attorney General and will host the holiday campaign. Residents can follow @MIConsumerWatch on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
Throughout the campaign, the Department of Attorney General will issue press releases each Monday outlining the scams of the week, with daily posts shared through the MI Consumer Alerts social media accounts.
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