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MI AG launches new social media to protect consumers from scams

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Michigan Consumer Protection, @MIConsumerWatch, is dedicated to help residents stay away from scams, identity theft, and other deceptive schemes

A new consumer protection social media account has been launched by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.Michigan Consumer Protection will be dedicated to helping Michigan residents stay safe from scams, identity theft, and other deceptive schemes. 

The AG’s office says the new account will serve as a trusted source for scam alerts, consumer protection tips, education resources and updates from the Department of Attorney General.

By following Michigan Consumer Protection, Michiganders can stay informed about the latest tactics used by bad actors to trick people out of their money and personal information. 

In a news release, Attorney General Nessel says, “Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated” adding, “We’re meeting people where they are – online – to make sure Michigan residents have the information they need to recognize, avoid, and report scams before it’s too late.” 

The Michigan Consumer Protection account will post content designed to alert consumers to current scams and deceptions plus share helpful tips to protect yourself.
Residents can follow @MIConsumerWatch on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.


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Jennifer is an award winning broadcast news journalist with more than two decades of professional television news experience including the nation's fifth largest news market. She's worked as both news reporter and news anchor for television and radio in markets from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo all the way to San Francisco, California.
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