MI Consumer Protection

Our countdown begins! Coming in at #10 on the Top Consumer Complaints of 2025: Telemarketing calls. Don’t let telemarketers get under your skin—put your number on the Do Not Call List and know your rights: go.mi.gov/7no6w2020

And the nominees are…For the next two weeks, we’re counting down the Top 10 Consumer Complaints of 2025—one by one. Stay tuned to see which complaints made the list.

Don’t fall for a traitor’s tricks. NEVER click on a link sent to you through direct messaging without confirming with the person first via another form of contact. Visit mi.gov/consumerprotec… to learn more about Traitors’ tricks.

Check your financial past, present, and future—for free! Visit AnnualCreditReport.com and channel your inner Ghost of Credit Reports Past. Learn more at go.mi.gov/a0e9w1453

Feeling frosty about a bad deal? Don’t sweat it—file a consumer complaint with the Michigan Attorney General and melt those worries away. Learn more go.mi.gov/wka8h1452

Keep your info from multiplying! Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor your accounts for signs of mischief. Learn more at go.mi.gov/89pbs1451

Good grief! Know the return policy before you buy. Keep receipts and beware of stores that change rules faster than Lucy pulls the football. Learn more at go.mi.gov/b9d7u1450

Love actually… isn’t a pyramid scheme. Avoid gifting circles that promise big returns—they’re illegal and can leave your wallet brokenhearted. Learn more at go.mi.gov/inr1m1449

If someone demands payment in gift cards, that’s no Santa Clause—it’s a scam! Real businesses and government agencies will never ask for gift cards. Learn more at go.mi.gov/yhfah1448

Some holiday pop-ups melt away faster than Frosty! Research new stores before prepaying for big purchases or memberships. Learn more at go.mi.gov/v72nw1447

In a small town, she ordered a cozy sweater… that never came. Don’t fall for drop-shipping drama—buy from trusted retailers with clear return policies. Learn more at go.mi.gov/byfuc1446

That deal might steal your Christmas! Meet sellers in public places, avoid prepayment, and trust your gut before hitting ‘Buy.’ mi.gov/consumerprotec…

Don’t let scammers make your wonderful life miserable. Always verify before sending money to a ‘grandchild’ in trouble—call them directly first. Learn more at go.mi.gov/mjhrs1445

This holiday season, not all unexpected twists have a Hallmark ending! We’re thrilled to welcome a surprise guest, Ashley Williams, sharing simple tips to help you spot and avoid scams during the holidays.

Don’t let scammers make your head spin like a dreidel! Double-check usernames and only send money through apps to people you trust. Learn more at go.mi.gov/b647i1444

Some Grinches don’t steal Christmas—they steal your card info! Check your statements often and report unfamiliar charges right away. Learn more at go.mi.gov/7p04g1443

What’s this? A voice that sounds like Grandma… but it’s AI! Be cautios, scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic loved ones or even the real Sandy Claws! Learn more at go.mi.gov/5n9ve1442

All they wanted was a new furry friend—don’t end up on the Island of Misfit Scams! See the pet in person and verify the breeder before sending a dime. Learn more at go.mi.gov/9xezy1441

I’m dreaming of a fair price! Stores must honor the lowest advertised price—know your rights under Michigan’s Scanner Law this holiday. Learn more at go.mi.gov/iibb51440

You’ll shoot your data out! Don’t click suspicious links or open attachments from unknown senders. Protect your inbox from holiday phishing hooks. Read more at go.mi.gov/b2s151439