Scam alerts
On March 5th, I sent out information on recent scam alerts from The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
I will resend it soon - - - but check out these scams - happening nationwide and in Detroit ! ! !
Check out these articles from WDIV Channel 4 News:
Elderly in Detroit targeted in elaborate tax scam
Published: March 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
https://www.clickondetroit.com/video/consumer/help-me-hank/2025/03/07/elderly-in-detroit-targeted-in-elaborate-tax-scam/
Detroit senior targeted in high-tech bank scam
Published: March 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
https://www.clickondetroit.com/video/consumer/help-me-hank/2025/03/03/detroit-senior-targeted-in-high-tech-bank-scam/
From CBS News:
Michigan consumers reported losing $204 million in 2024 due to fraud with a median loss of $350, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission.
03-10-25
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/michigan-consumers-report-204-million-loss-in-2024-due-to-scams-report-says/ar-AA1AECnp?ocid=BingNewsSerp
From CBC News:
Southwest Detroit flood victims targeted by scammers
Story by Veronica Ortega 03/04/25
https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/southwest-detroit-flood-victims-targeted-by-scammers/ar-AA1AfTOk?ocid=BingNewsSerp
And hitting residents in Detroit > > > Read the article From Channel 7 News:
Unpaid toll texts: What you need to know as the BBB calls it an 'emerging scam'
By: Alicia Smith updated 10:45 AM, Mar 11, 2025
https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/unpaid-toll-texts-what-you-need-to-know-as-the-bbb-calls-it-an-emerging-scam
Use AARP to help spot scams > > >
Would you like to speak to a fraud specialist? The AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM Helpline is a free resource for getting guidance you can trust, free of judgment.
Call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline 877-908-3360 M–F 8 a.m. ET – 8 p.m. ET
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/tracking-map/?
And remember:
Report the scam ! ! !
Do not blame yourself. Criminal behavior is not your fault.
 https://www.uspis.gov/NCPW-2025
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