Michigan State Police warn of offer too good to be true

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Michigan State Police warn of offer too good to be true

By Tiffany Griffin

Story Created: Jan 15, 2008 at 7:23 AM EST

Story Updated: Jan 15, 2008 at 7:23 AM EST

BRIDGMAN — If a $5,000 grant sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is.

Michigan State Police in Bridgman said Monday they’d received a number of complaints from elderly residents regarding the telephone and e-mail solicitations.

The seniors reportedly told police the callers advised they’d be required to submit processing fees costing $200 to $400 to receive the payments.

They were asked also for bank information so the money could be automatically withdrawn, they said.

Police said investigation revealed the calls are a scam, with seniors receiving paperwork to apply only for a possible grant. Anyone who has received such a request should disregard it, police said.

Anyone who has already provided banking information should contact his or her financial institution and change account numbers, officers said.

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 7:30 AM berg wrote ...

These people are sick. One day they will be senior citizens and i hope someone tries to scam them!

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