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University of Michigan President: Online shooting threat mitigated by FBI, campus open Monday
Read full article: University of Michigan President: Online shooting threat mitigated by FBI, campus open MondayClasses will continue as normal on Monday, announced U-M President Mark Schlissel after shooting threat made over weekend.
U-M warns of off-campus housing scams on social media
Read full article: U-M warns of off-campus housing scams on social mediaANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety & Security warned Tuesday afternoon of subletting scams in Facebook groups for off-campus housing. In a Facebook post on its page, DPSS said that scammers typically create fake ads, or hijack existing ones. “If you can’t meet in person, see the rental or sign a lease before you pay, keep looking,” reads the post. There have been reports of subletting scams in off-campus housing Facebook groups. For more information and to spot signs of a scam, DPSS recommends visiting the Federal Trade Commission’s Rental Listing Scam website.
U-M police: Bicycle theft increasing in Ann Arbor
Read full article: U-M police: Bicycle theft increasing in Ann ArborANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan Department of Public Safety & Security has reported a rise in bicycle theft on campus since the end of August. While investigations into several thefts are ongoing, DPSS released this list of precautions bike owners can take moving forward:Register your bicycle . Registering your bike (or personal electronics such as a laptop) with DPSS can help deter theft and assist in the recovery of stolen property. Report suspicious behavior near campus bike racks by contacting DPSS at (734) 763-1131 or 911. For more information, visit DPSS' Bicycle Safety and Security page.