Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is wrapping up her holiday consumer protection campaign by reminding residents that alerts shared





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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*
January 2, 2026




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AG Nessel Wraps Up Holiday Consumer Protection Campaign

*LANSING *– Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is wrapping up her holiday consumer protection campaign [ [link removed] ] by reminding residents that alerts shared during the campaign are relevant all year long. Each entry in this year’s campaign can be found in the list below:   

November 28: Credit Card Safety - Keep Your Accounts Safe [ [link removed] ]
November 29: Credit and Debit Card Surcharges [ [link removed] ]
December 1: Website Spoofing - Scammers Disguised as Trusted Brand [ [link removed] ]
December 2: Wise Charitable Giving [ [link removed] ]
December 3: Prevent Identity Theft: Protect Your Mail and Packages from Porch Pirates [ [link removed] ]
December 4: Computer Ransomware - What Is It? [ [link removed] ]
December 5: Travel Tips [ [link removed] ]
December 8: Phishing Scams [ [link removed] ]
December 9: Michigan's Scanner Law - The Shopping Reform and Modernization Act [ [link removed] ]
December 10: Puppy Scams [ [link removed] ]
December 11: Artificial Intelligence and Scams [ [link removed] ]
December 12: Credit Cards - Did I Charge That? [ [link removed] ]
December 15: Payment Apps and Scams [ [link removed] ]
December 16: Online Shopping - Be Smart, Stay Safe [ [link removed] ]
December 17: Grandparents Scam [ [link removed] ]
December 18: Facebook Marketplace Scam [ [link removed] ]
December 19: Drop-Shipping: What you Need to Know Before You Buy or Sell Online [ [link removed] ]
December 22: Business Sudden Closure - Protect Yourself [ [link removed] ]
December 23: Don't Fall Victim to Gift Card Scams [ [link removed] ]
December 24: Gifting Circles Good, Gifting Schemes Bad: How to Spot an Illegal Pyramid Scheme [ [link removed] ]
December 26: Avoiding Unhappy Returns - Returning Merchandise Bought Online or In the Store [ [link removed] ]
December 29: Data Breaches: What to do Next [ [link removed] ]
December 30: File a Complaint [ [link removed] ]
December 31: Free Credit Reports: What Consumers Should Know [ [link removed] ] 

“These consumer alerts are available year round to help you avoid scams and protect your personal information, and I want to thank my talented team for their creativity and dedication to keeping residents informed,” Nessel said. “My office will continue to provide resources throughout the year to help Michiganders stay ahead of fraudsters.”  

To help Michigan residents stay safe from scams, identity theft, and other deceptive schemes, Attorney General Nessel recently launched a new consumer protection social media account [ [link removed] ], Michigan Consumer Protection (@MIConsumerWatch). 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 and hosted the Attorney General's 2025 holiday campaign. Residents can follow @MIConsumerWatch on Facebook [ [link removed] ], Instagram [ [link removed] ], X [ [link removed] ], and LinkedIn [ [link removed] ].   

To file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General, residents are encouraged to contact:  

Consumer Protection Team [ [link removed] ]
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-7599
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll-free: 877-765-8388
Online complaint form [ [link removed] ] 

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