As part of her holiday consumer protection campaign, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is highlighting the final three consumer alerts of the campaign this week to help residents protect their wallets and personal information during the holiday season. This week, the campaign will use themes from popular holiday movies to cover the following topics:
• Data Breaches: Following a data breach, consumers should use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor accounts to prevent identity theft.
• File a Complaint: Consumers who believe they have been a victim of a scam can file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General.
• Free Credit Reports: Consumers can access their credit reports weekly at no cost by visiting the Annual Credit Report site.
“No matter the time of year, scammers are always searching for your personal and financial information,” Nessel said. “Through these alerts, we hope residents have learned how to stay a step ahead of fraudsters. If you believe you are a victim of a scam, please do not hesitate to file a complaint with my office.”
To help Michigan residents stay safe from scams, identity theft, and other deceptive schemes, Nessel recently launched a new consumer protection social media account, Michigan Consumer Protection (@MIConsumerWatch). The new account will serve as a trusted source for scam alerts, helpful tips, education resources, and updates from the Department of Attorney General and will host the holiday campaign. Residents can follow @MIConsumerWatch on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
• Data Breaches: Following a data breach, consumers should use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor accounts to prevent identity theft.
• File a Complaint: Consumers who believe they have been a victim of a scam can file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General.
• Free Credit Reports: Consumers can access their credit reports weekly at no cost by visiting the Annual Credit Report site.
“No matter the time of year, scammers are always searching for your personal and financial information,” Nessel said. “Through these alerts, we hope residents have learned how to stay a step ahead of fraudsters. If you believe you are a victim of a scam, please do not hesitate to file a complaint with my office.”
To help Michigan residents stay safe from scams, identity theft, and other deceptive schemes, Nessel recently launched a new consumer protection social media account, Michigan Consumer Protection (@MIConsumerWatch). The new account will serve as a trusted source for scam alerts, helpful tips, education resources, and updates from the Department of Attorney General and will host the holiday campaign. Residents can follow @MIConsumerWatch on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
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