Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on government imposter scams, warning consumers to remain vigilant against fraudulent emails, calls, or texts from scammers posing as government officials. Fraudsters use these messages to trick consumers into believing they are being contacted by a legitimate government agency or law enforcement office. The communications may offer special medication rates, requests for updated personal information, or demand money.
“When you receive these messages, silence is always the best policy,” Nessel said. “If someone contacts you claiming to be from the government, protect yourself by reaching out to the agency directly through its official contact information.”