(WWJ) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning of a new credit card scam.
The victim told the AG's Consumer Protection Team they received a call from a scammer who insisted that a new Michigan law dissolves credit card debt so long as the person gives away their credit card number, expiration date, security card and ZIP code.
Nessel said anyone who receives this call should hang up right away.
“Scammers are relentless and will try anything they can to steal your credit card information,” Nessel said in a release. “Especially with tax season approaching, I cannot stress enough how important it is that we all stay hyper-vigilant when it comes to protecting ourselves. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
To learn more about warning signs of scams and how to protect yourself, visit the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection page.
Also, she said to stay on high alert for the following red flags:
-Urgent or secret requests
-Believable stories or connections
-Requests for financial or other personal information
-Unusual payment types, such as wire transfers or gift cards
-An offer too good to be true
Consumer complaints can be filed online at the Attorney General’s website, or by calling 877-765-8388.