OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Officials in Oakland County are warning the community about a scam related to COVID-19 vaccine appointments. A caller has reportedly been reaching out to residents and asking questions in order to schedule a vaccine appointment and then is asking for personal and financial information. READ: FBI: Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccines online“Oakland County will never ask for any financial information including credit card or social security numbers,” Leigh-Anne Stafford, a health officer for Oakland County, said. “If you are unsure if it is a scam, avoid sharing any personal information over the phone, and report it to the authorities.”AdREAD: More scam coverage

DETROIT – Michigan taxpayers should watch out for a new wave of COVID-19 scams as the second round of stimulus payments are delivered, according to the Internal Revenue Service. “While scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their efforts, taxpayers can still act as the first line of defense using some of these tips,” Sarah Kull, Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit Field Office said. “Taking some very basic precautions could mean protection against a potentially costly scam.”The best way to avoid falling for a scam is to be aware that the IRS does not send unsolicited texts or emails. THe IRS does not call people and threaten jail time or lawsuits -- it doesn’t demand tax payments via gift cards. Scams can be reported to the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or reported online.

DETROIT – Thieves are targeting victims with scams ranging from the election to puppies and even using the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to rip people off. Here’s the latest information on these scams so the public can stay informed and protect themselves. READ: AG Nessel, Humane Society warn consumers of puppy scams during COVID-19 pandemicThe Federal Trade Commission has also been tracking COVID-19 scams and there have been hundreds. There have also been reports of undelivered goods, robo call scams and text and email related scams. Scammers are usually trying to get victims’ personal information, like their social security number.