Grand jury indicts founder of electric carmaker Nikola on 3 counts of fraud
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.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel: Watch out for scam phone calls claiming to be from health departments
If youโre 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.
Metro Detroit woman warns others after falling victim to elaborate pet purchasing scam
DETROIT โ 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
Scammers target those seeking COVID vaccinations at Ford Field
DETROIT โ 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
Experts warn of scams involving prepaid gift cards
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. โWhenever you purchase a prepaid gift card, unfortunately itโs just like cash, you canโt get that money back,โ Blankenship said. Click here for more information on prepaid gift card scams.