Scammers Could Take Advantage of Government Shutdown, Michigan AG Warns

WHAT THE TECH? How scammers are taking advantage of the government shutdown

Expect fake emails and texts in messages that look convincing, but they are scams.

Scammers could take advantage of shutdown

Scammers could take advantage of the U.S. government shutdown, prompting cyber experts to warn consumers to be extra vigilant.

Scammers could take advantage of government shutdown, Michigan AG warns

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Scammers could attempt to take advantage of the federal government shutdown to harm those most directly impacted, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Nessel says the shutdown could lead to those relying on federal benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP to feel anxious about the status of said benefits. This, she says, could lead to bad actors posing as government officials in calls,…

Did Michigan government shut down last night? No, but federal government did

U.S. congressional leaders did not reach a deal so the government has been shut down. Michigan lawmakers are still hammering out a deal in Lansing.