Warning from the Saint Clair County Sheriff's office about a phone call scam to residents.

Scammers may demand money and claim the person they are calling has an outstanding warrant or missed a court appearance.

"Police departments will never call you on the phone demanding money to resolve any legal issue or ask for money period," Ann Arbor police wrote.

A Metro Detroit woman shared her story with Help Me Hank after she got caught up in a concert ticket scam.

It's the holiday season, and thieves are hard at work right now, trying to scam Metro Detroiters out of thousands of dollars.

Saying no to your adult children, and a Delta high-tech Delta scam that targeted Local 4's Rhonda Walker.

A Detroit man was scammed out of $343 when trying to pay his internet bill after business hours.

Every day at 5:45 p.m. on Local 4 News, from December 26-30, we’re replaying the most talked about stories of the year.

Fake charitable organizations are working to rip you off this holiday season, which is why the Detroit IRS investigators and the Better Business Bureau have issued a new warning.

We put our money in the bank to be safe.

The Michigan Lottery wants people to be aware of scammers who are claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners.

Michigan Medicine is notifying some of its patients about a potential data breach.

The fake scammer posing as Eminem is hitting up Metro Detroiters for donations, and now the imposter is playing on their emotions to rip them off.

Did you receive an unexpected invoice from PayPal? Don’t send the money, it’s a scam.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sounding the alarm about potential scammers targeting people after sweeping student loan debt relief was announced.

Police across the nation are warning their residents to not fall for this latest scheme. Scammers are setting up outside of popular shopping centers, “playing” violin and asking for donations to help pay for things like rent and food.

Scammers are repeatedly using the same tactics to steal money and personal information from their victims in Michigan.

A Detroit woman took a job as a Michigan unemployment insurance examiner and helped a group of others file more than 35 fraudulent claims and steal thousands in COVID unemployment benefits, official said.

An unusual new email scam is making the rounds using a famous name in hopes of luring new victims. This time it isn’t a Nigerian price, it’s Dan Gilbert and his charitable foundation.

There are many ways to get scammed these days and most of the time senior citizens are getting targeted.

Baby formula is in high demand and scammers know it.

High tech thieves are targeting Amazon customers and cashing in.

It happened to me. Has it ever happened to you? I’m talking about making a dumb mistake. I’m sure we all have at some point, right?

Spotting scams is literally his job, so you’d think the LAST person who would fall for one would be Local 4 Consumer Investigator Hank Winchester. But his story proves that truly anyone can get taken by a clever con.

Scammers are targeting DTE Energy customers who have been impacted by recent cold weather.

A group of people and businesses in West Bloomfield, Dearborn, Detroit, Clinton Township and several others cities across Metro Detroit have been linked to a complex fraud scheme aimed at soliciting millions of dollars’ worth of business from Michigan crash victims over the past decade.

Tuesday night, Verizon and T-Mobile customers got a bizarre text and it came from their own numbers.

Michigan drivers with auto insurance are expecting $400 refunds per vehicle.

Michigan drivers with auto insurance are expecting $400 refunds per vehicle.

Canton Township police are warning residents about a new phone scam where the caller pretends to be one of their police officers. On Monday (March 1), a resident called to report the exchange after handing over more than $12,000.

The “Home Warranty Replacement” postcards are part of a marketing scam to get individuals to call an out-of-state company, officials said.

The Eminem scam continues to grow after Help Me Hank first exposed that a high-tech thief was pretending to be the rapper to steal people’s identities.

It’s one of the most terrifying scams we’ve heard of and local people are being targeted.

Royal Oak police are making the public aware of a man posing as an officer and scamming people over the phone.

Have you received any of those annoying “AT&T DirecTV” scam phone calls? Possibly even, like, 100 of them? Michigan’s attorney general is trying to put a stop to the “illegal robocalls.”

Michigan’s attorney general has taken action against a Macomb man who created a fake Facebook account to sell blank COVID vaccination cards, she said.

One of the biggest scams Local 4 has seen during the pandemic is pet scams.

Each year, tax payers get conned by tax-related schemes meant to steal money and personal information from people.

President Joe Biden is expected to announce information about his plan to send high-quality masks to Americans for free.

Robocalls seem to have been growing in frequency around the U.S., and they are annoying and many can be traced back to elaborate scams.

Local 4′s Hank Winchester went looking for at-home COVID tests and discovered that while they are hard to find in Metro Detroit, it’s not impossible to find them.

Scammers are targeting people who are looking to rent an apartment or home in Metro Detroit.

Scams were on the rise in 2021, but there are ways you can protect yourself.

Puppy scams are on the rise in Michigan.

The FBI and Better Business Bureau (BBB) are issuing warnings about gift card scams this holiday season.

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office announced the establishment of a new Economic Justice Unit.

We’re talking thousands of dollars. Thieves are preying on your emotions.

Officials with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office are warning residents to be extra vigilant of scam calls this holiday season.

Automatically paying bills means that, chances are, you might never actually open them -- which means you may not even know what you’re paying for.

Scammers are evolving with technology. Now even a phone call from a trusted number may not be all that it seems. That’s the case for a number listed with the Henry Ford Health System.

The holiday shopping season is already underway and that means scammers are also making their moves.

Reports of identity theft in the U.S. doubled last year, and the problem isn’t going away anytime soon.

A Bloomfield Township woman was scammed out of $21,000 when someone pretending to be from the police department called and threatened that she would be guilty of committing a crime if she didn’t pay.

Scammers are targeting thousands in Metro Detroit who dealt with storm-related problems over the summer.

A Troy investor who thought he had figured out a guaranteed way to win huge jackpots in the Michigan Lottery has been sentenced after he spent $1 million of other people’s money each week to carry out the failed scheme.

A Downriver man’s checking account was completely wiped out after a phone call with who he thought was a representative of his credit union.

On Monday, the department posted on Facebook that residents have received calls from scammers alleging to be AAPD staff in order to obtain money.

A Troy resident was scammed out of thousands of dollars while trying to buy Shih Tzu dogs online, officials said.

On Friday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that it has received calls involving law enforcement impersonation scams.

College students are getting scammed at an alarming rate in Michigan and across the United States.

It’s easier than ever to digitally send and receive money right from your smartphone -- the trouble is, scammers know this, too.

Ordering takeout is easier these days than ever before -- but, of course, with the convenience comes the potential for scams.

Many companies use QR codes to lead consumers to their apps, help them track packages or view menus.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of scammers posing as lieutenants or other officers in an attempt to collect money, even threatening to arrest people if they do not pay.

The founder and one-time executive chair of Nikola Corp. was freed on $100 million bail Thursday after pleading not guilty to charges alleging he lied about the electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup, duping novice investors including some financially struggling people looking for income during the pandemic.

Scammers will attempt to retrieve your personal Medicare number.

The first child tax credit payments go out next week, and experts are already warning that along with the money comes the threat of scam artists trying to take it.

The IRS is sending out checks nationwide next week and that money will help families in need. But there’s something you need to watch out for.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants Michigan residents to watch out for scammers and price-gougers will try to take advantage of vehicle owners impacted by flooding.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants Michigan residents to watch out for scammers and price-gougers will try to take advantage of homeowners and vehicle owners impacted by flooding.

According to authorities, a man is posing as a DTE Energy employee and a general contractor in order to rip off the elderly.

Bitcoin is the most common form of cryptocurrency on the market but there are many others to choose from and different exchanges to trade them.

Residents are encouraged to contact Berkley Public Safety if they have concerns of potential fraud.

If you’re concerned that a call from a local health department may be a scam, write down the name and number of the person who called you, then reach out to your local health department to confirm the legitimacy of the call.

Michigan residents who are collecting unemployment need to watch out for a new scam.

If you’ve tried to get a quote recently to have work done to your home, chances are you have discovered that contractors are busy and in high demand.

An elderly couple living in Troy has been scammed out of more than $140,000 in a matter of weeks.

Two Michiganders reportedly lost over $140,000 to a scammer pretending to be with Publishers Clearing House this year.

High tech thieves have a new way to trick those who are eager to travel.

The increased threat of identity theft is why experts are urging people to clean up their devices to protect their personal information.

Michigan is one of the top states for high tech thieves and scammers to search for victims.

A thief posing as a DTE worker stole more than $50,000 worth of jewelry from a 95-year-old woman in Madison Heights.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants people to beware of emails from someone attempting to impersonate her with a fake account.

Phishing scams in your email might be easy to spot, but there is another way that crooks are trying to get you to click that sketchy link.

A scam alert reveals how thieves are targeting Michiganders who are collecting unemployment benefits.

A 95-year-old woman was scammed by a man posing as a utility worker in Madison Heights.

On Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Office warned community members through a social media post that three Ypsilanti Township residents had been scammed out of $2,000.

A Geico breach is connected to a big unemployment scam in Michigan.

It starts with a knock on the door and right now many are getting more knocks than ever.

Parents of teens or tweens have probably heard of Roblox.

As millions across the country continue to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some people are buying fake vaccine cards online.

With more people eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine in Michigan, vaccine scams are on the rise.

DETROIT – A Metro Detroit woman is bringing attention to pet purchasing scams after she was scammed out of her own money. READ: Scammers using coronavirus to prey on grandparents, prospective pet ownersWhen Cindy Riggen saw a boxer puppy online, she fell in love. She spotted the dog being offered by a breeder in North Carolina and arranged to buy the dog. AdThe Better Business Bureau has seen a huge spike in pet scams like that one. READ: Metro Detroit woman scammed out of thousands of dollars when she tries to buy puppy online

DETROIT – Many people are eager to receive the COVID vaccine at Ford Field and scammers are taking advantage of that interest. The scammers are often after personal information. The thieves are requesting personal information to schedule a fake appointment. READ: Registration for COVID-19 vaccine at Ford Field now open -- How to registerScammers remain focused on taking advantage of the ongoing pandemic to gain access to your personal information. Michigan Attorney GeneralREAD: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phases

The caller said all he had to do was buy $480 in eBay gift cards. Prepaid gift cards are being requested in several different types of scams, including government employee impersonation scams, secret shopper scams and puppy scams. The Better Business Bureau scam tracker showed that Americans lost nearly $3 million involving payments with prepaid gift cards in 2020. “Whenever you purchase a prepaid gift card, unfortunately it’s just like cash, you can’t get that money back,” Blankenship said. Click here for more information on prepaid gift card scams.

These are lies and scammers are just trying to get your personal information. “These extortionists call people up and pretend to be DEA agents and we just want to get the word out that these guys are fake.”Scammers claim to be with the DEA and ask for personal information such as identifying information or financial information. And they call people, and pretend to be DEA agents and try to get personal information from them. Whether it’s credit card information or social security number or even bank account information,” McNeal said. “I’ve seen upwards of $12,000 that people have fallen victim to and they will take it in any form if they can convince you to give them an Amazon gift card or Google Play gift card, or an iTunes gift card.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents about vaccine scams and offering tips to help recognize the scams. “You should never have to pay to get a COVID-19 vaccine,” Nessel said. “They’ll ask for people’s personal information like their social security number,” Nessel said. “You don’t have to provide your social security number to get the vaccine. If someone’s trying to obtain your social security number, it’s a scam.

Then the scammers showed up on her doorstep. Police believe this scam is happening all over Metro Detroit and are on the rise. Ad“One said they were a West Bloomfield police officer another said FBI,” she recalled. That’s a whole different escalation.”Lawson said scams like this are on the rise in every city in Metro Detroit. More: Metro Detroit Crime News

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

The FBI is warning about romance scams, pointing to “con artists” on most dating and social media sites who are breaking hearts and bank accounts. “Scammers may propose marriage and make plans to meet in person, but that will never happen. Scammers can use details shared on social media and dating sites to better understand and target you. Be aware if the individual seems too perfect or quickly asks you to leave a dating service or social media site to communicate directly. If you are the victim of a romance scam, file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center -- www.ic3.gov.