Beware of puppy scams, phishing cons this holiday season, Michigan AG warns
"Always thoroughly research any online purchase to ensure you are not the latest victim of a scam," AG Dana Nessel said.
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AG warns of puppy scams during the holidays
Christmas might seem an ideal time to give the gift of a dog’s unconditional love. But Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns that scammers have ways to exploit that impulse. Michigan residents in recent years have been tricked into paying for pets that do not exist or have adopted pets with undisclosed health issues,
Michigan Attorney General warns consumers about holiday scams using AI
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is issuing an alert warning residents about the growing use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in holiday shopping scams.
Michigan AG Nessel Alerts Consumers to Spike in Puppy Scams During Holidays
Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns against holiday puppy scams, advising consumers to be cautious of fraudulent sellers and to consider adoption from local shelters.
AG Nessel warns of puppy scams during holidays
Residents in recent years have been tricked into paying for pets that have undisclosed health issues, behavioral complications, falsified medical records and in some cases, simply do not exist.
State consumer protection agency warns of holiday pet scams
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