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‘Dozens of victims’: Wayne County warns of police impersonation phone scam
Read full article: ‘Dozens of victims’: Wayne County warns of police impersonation phone scamThe Wayne County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a phone scam that has already cost residents thousands of dollars.
Michigan UIA warns of text message phishing scam targeting unemployment filers
Read full article: Michigan UIA warns of text message phishing scam targeting unemployment filersIf you’ve filed for or receive unemployment benefits in Michigan, officials are warning about a phishing scam targeting filers through text messages.
13 important 2020 product recalls you should know about
Read full article: 13 important 2020 product recalls you should know aboutAs we wind down the year, let’s take a look at some important recalls to know about. The outbreak was linked to onions sold at major stores. “Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled onions from Thomson International, Inc., or food made with these onions. The beef products were produced on June 1 and shipped to retail locations nationwide, officials said. The $100 doorbells were sold on Ring’s website and on Amazon between June 2020 and October 2020, according to the CPSC.
Thieves target online shoppers with text message scam
Read full article: Thieves target online shoppers with text message scamDETROIT Thieves are using technology to target online shoppers -- and lately, thats just about all of us. RELATED: Is that text spam? How to recognize suspicious text messagesThe high tech thieves are targeting cell phones and are hoping you -- like many -- have been doing extra shopping online during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you click the link sent with the text, its likely going to ask you to verify personal information or enter your credit card number. How to Report Spam Text MessagesIf you get an unwanted text message, there are three ways to report it:
Is that text spam? How to recognize suspicious text messages
Read full article: Is that text spam? How to recognize suspicious text messagesScam text messages are on the rise -- but how do you know for sure if a text is suspicious or not? Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission on how to spot scam, spam of phishing text messages on your mobile device. Spam Text Messages and PhishingScammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information things like your password, account number, or Social Security number. There are many ways you can filter unwanted text messages or stop them before they reach you. How to Report Spam Text MessagesIf you get an unwanted text message, there are three ways to report it: