Scam reports in 48009 — Birmingham, MI

Birmingham MI's affluent retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 489 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 48009. Statewide, Michigan residents filed 117,326 fraud reports last year totalling $204 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 48009

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 248 area code covers Birmingham and 48009.

What to do if you get a scam call in 48009

1. Don't answer unknown 248 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Michigan Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.michigan.gov/ag/consumer-protection.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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