Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on government imposter scams after receiving reports of fraudsters





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January 12, 2026




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AG Nessel Alerts Consumers of Scam Impersonating Oakland County Sheriff’s Office

*LANSING* – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on government imposter scams [ [link removed] ] after receiving reports of fraudsters impersonating the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office [ [link removed] ]. In the scam, callers pose as an Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy and either demand immediate payment to resolve a legal issue or leave a voicemail urging recipients to return the call to discuss an “urgent legal matter.” Scammers may use personal information to make the call appear legitimate and to pressure victims into responding quickly.  

“These sophisticated scams are designed to intimidate victims,” Nessel said. “Before providing any personal or financial information, please remember to verify any claims with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department directly.” 

Attorney General Nessel is advising consumers who have received communications from imposters to protect themselves from these scams by:    


* Verifying the message with the government agency directly using a publicly listed phone number – not the number provided in the message;
* Blocking the text, email, or call;
* Not clicking links or opening attachments;
* Reporting the spam; and
* Deleting the voicemail, text, or email from their device.

Attorney General Nessel is also reminding consumers that government agencies will never demand money through email, over the phone, or by text and will not ask for or take payment by prepaid gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or a pay app.   

To report a scam, file a complaint, or get additional information, please contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Team at:   

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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