Consumer Alerts

Here are the top Consumer Alerts and important releases from May you should be aware of:

AG Nessel Releases Opioid Settlement Spending Guidance and Report
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel added new opioid settlement tools to the Department’s website. The tools show how local governments use opioid money. They also give tips on how to spend the funds. The goal is to stop opioid harm and keep the public informed.

Recognize a Scam
AG Nessel reissued this alert to in honor of Older Michiganians Day. The alert reminds consumers that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. It identifies common signs of scams that come by phone, text, and email. It also gives information on how to protect yourself from scams.

Business Identity Theft – What It Is and How to Protect Your Business
This alert explains how businesses can be victims of identity theft just like people. Criminals can pose as owners or employees of a business. They then create lines of credit and make illegal transactions. Business owners should know what to look for and what steps to take to protect their companies.

AG Nessel Highlights Department’s Task Force on National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day
AG Nessel highlighted the work of the Department’s MMIP task force. The task force was created in 2024. Its work focuses on finding solutions to the high rates of violence against indigenous people in Michigan.

Online Ticket Purchasing
Michigan residents want to see their home team or favorite musical act up close. Buying tickets online is usually convenient and hassle-free. But there are risks. The tips offered in this alert will help protect you from the 2 biggest ticket scams: payment app scams and fake check scams.