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New scam targets thousands of Michiganders who rely on unemployment benefits

There are some big red flags to watch out for to protect your personal information

There’s a new scam targeting thousands of Michiganders who rely on unemployment benefits from the state.

There are some big red flags to watch out for to protect your personal information.

On Wednesday (May 24), a warning from the Better Business Bureau to protect your personal information.

“Anytime there’s an opportunity for a scammer to get money, they go for it, and when people need unemployed assistance, they go for it,” said Melanie Duqusenel of the Better Business Bureau.

Duqusenel put out the warning about the new UIA-related scam, which targets those actively collecting. Many people received an email saying UIA was asking to verify personal information related to their tax filing.

Watch the video above for the full story.


About the Authors
Hank Winchester headshot

Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.

Brandon Carr headshot

Brandon Carr is a digital content producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with WDIV Local 4 since November 2021. Brandon is the 2015 Solomon Kinloch Humanitarian award recipient for Community Service.

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