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The City of Ann Arbor is cracking down on potential fraud connected to virtual currency kiosks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

An NPR investigation has uncovered how skincare stores across the U.S., including in Washtenaw County, pressured customers into spending thousands of dollars on products they did not want. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to one of the reporters who worked on the story.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has been getting an increasing number of reports of residents and businesses being targeted by impersonation scams. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A new Michigan law signed Tuesday makes it illegal to cheat the system by using automated software -- often called "ticket bots" -- to buy concert or other event tickets. Colin Jackson has more.

Police officials in some Washtenaw County municipalities are warning businesses about counterfeit $100 bills being circulated. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for phone and email scams impersonating law enforcement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam involving people claiming to be Sheriff’s Office employees. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is investigating a ticket sales company after the University Musical Society at University of Michigan shared numerous reports of customers being scammed. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Scammers have been targeting artists, vendors and sponsors ahead of this month’s Ann Arbor Art Fair. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Bills to outlaw the use of computer bots to buy event tickets passed in the Michigan House of Representatives Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.