Alicia Smith

Scammers are taking advantage of people who may need money in these tough economic times. A Sterling Heights woman reached out to me after losing $3,000 trying to sell a $40 table online.

The Better Business Bureau is reminding Michiganders to be wary of people who befriend you, or romance you online, and then want money or push crypto-currency.

If you're planning on shopping online on this second day of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, watch out for scams

Labubu dolls are some of the hottest toys on the market right now, but scammers are capitalizing on their popularity by creating websites and even counterfeit products.

Wednesday is our Day of Giving for our If You Give A Child A Book campaign, in partnership with the Scripps Howard Fund.

As kids start heading back to school, remember to watch out for scammers and take care when sharing information online.

Getting your kids ready for the new school year can be expensive. From buying school supplies to new clothes, laptops, and headphones, the list goes on.

Watch out for unsolicited messages about your Facebook account. It could be how scammers hijack your page and lock you out, in order to post heartfelt, made-up stories to steal money from friends.

One type of scam that is particularly devastating is the romance scam, because it not only can impact a person's financial security, but also their emotional well-being.

At the food pantry on Detroit's west side, people waited in their cars for their turn to get the food. Forgotten Harvest CEO Adrian Lewis said the line typically stretches down the block.

Most Amazon Prime deals start on Tuesday, July 8, even though some kicked off a few days early. But if you're one of these shoppers, I want to warn you about a scam going around right now.

Have you received a text about a so-called "safe driver refund?" If so, do not fall for it. It's a scam, and it's on the rise.

For years now, I've been keeping an eye out for any scams bubbling up in metro Detroit, and one that was quite pesky during the pandemic is back with a vengeance.

With the extreme heat coming to metro Detroit, DTE is urging customers to take certain steps to conserve energy over the next couple of days to ease strain on the electrical grid.

If your credit card bills are piling up and your credit score is weighing you down, Gesher Human Services' HarMoney program may be for you.

If you haven't booked any trips yet, watch out for an unsolicited invitation in the mail for a 'complimentary' cruise.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Michigan is issuing a scam alert; it's about TikTok videos that pull on your heartstrings to get you to donate to a good cause.

If you need to reseal or repair your driveway this spring, beware of driveway sealant scams in Oakland County

The late Brian Barczyk – the Macomb County animal enthusiast who inspired millions on social media and shared his pancreatic cancer battle with the public – dreamed of opening an aquarium.

Walkers are preparing for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's (PanCAN's) largest fundraiser of the year — PurpleStride.