LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A campaign aimed at raising awareness of cyber scams was launched by the Michigan State Police Emergency Management to protect Michiganders from online criminals.The campaign is titled “Imposters” and the initiative will be shared on social media, radio stations and television stations to help residents identify common tactics used by scammers to obtain sensitive information.”Cyber crimes continue to evolve to find new ways to deceive people. Unfortunately, these crimes often target older adults,” Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the MSP/EMHSD, said in a release sent to 6 News. “We encourage everyone to take a moment to stop, think and verify before responding to any message from an unknown source.”Michigan adults 60 years old and older are disproportionately affected by cybercrime, accounting for 31% of all victims, according to a 2025 report by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Clinton County Sheriff’s Office warns of attempted frauds MSP notes three steps people can follow after receiving a suspicious message: stop, think, and verify.The campaign will air on television and radio, appear on social media platforms, and continue through Dec. 13.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WLNS 6 News.
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