This Scam Is Blowing Up Michigan Phones—AG Sounds Alarm

A new scam is blowing up phones across Michigan, and Attorney General Dana Nessel says don’t take the bait.

Scammers are spoofing the Consumer Protection Division and flooding Michigan cell phones with fraudulent calls and texts claiming you must pay immediately, or your bank and credit card accounts will be shut down.

It Looks Legit—But It’s a Scam

These calls use caller ID spoofing to make them look legitimate, often displaying the actual number for Michigan's Consumer Protection Division or one of its associated offices.

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But Nessel emphasizes that state agencies will never demand money or personal information over the phone. If you get one of these suspicious calls, hang up and report them to her Consumer Protection Team.

Nessel said the scammers are trying to pressure people into acting quickly by using fear tactics and impersonating trusted officials.

“This scam is alarming and designed to manipulate consumers into making hasty, costly decisions,” Nessel said. “My office does not call consumers to demand money, charge fees to resolve ‘flagged accounts,’ or negotiate credit card debt over the phone. If you think you’ve received a scam call from the Department of Attorney General, please hang up and contact us directly.”

What to Do If You Get One of These Calls

The calls may sound urgent and official, but that’s part of the con. Nessel says scammers want you to panic and pay up fast—so don’t. Anyone who receives one of these messages is urged to report it online or by calling 877-765-8388.

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