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Media Contact: Lynsey Mukomel 517-599-2746 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 AG Nessel Reissues Ransomware Consumer Alert as Federal Website Focuses on Threat, Awareness LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing a consumer alert in response to a new, organized effort to combat ransomware. Recently, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency...

For immediate release: July 20, 2021 Media contact: Jennifer Holton, 517-284-5724 Consumer Advisory: MDARD Issues Stop-Use Order for Purella Hand Sanitizers LANSING, MI – Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Purella brand hand sanitizer after finding the products do not protect the public and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 19, 2021 AG Nessel Warns Against New Spin on Grandparent, Family Emergency Scam LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again reminding Michiganders to be on alert for grandparent and family emergency scams following recent reports of different variations of this scam. In a consumer alert that was...

LANSING, MICH. Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated two of its epidemic orders, allowing for increased capacity limits at various venues, larger residential and nonresidential gatherings and expanded visitation opportunities at residential care facilities. Changes are designed to balance reopening while controlling the spread of COVID-19 and save Michiganders’ lives....

(c) 517-599-2746 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 AG Nessel Brings Awareness to Continuing COVID Relief Programs, Warns of Potential New Scams LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel advises Michigan residents facing financial hardship during the pandemic may be eligible for continued rent and mortgage payment assistance, as well as deferred student loan...

(c) 517-599-2746 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 AG Nessel Joins Coalition to Ensure Attorneys General Can Continue to Fight Robocalls LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently joined a bipartisan coalition in taking action to ensure state attorneys general can continue to fight illegal robocalls through the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)....

(c) 517-290-1560 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 Attorney General Nessel Warns Consumers to be on Alert for Law Enforcement Scam Calls LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today urged Michigan residents to beware of scammers posing as law enforcement agencies or other companies demanding payment for warrants or services via gift card....

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Action to Place All Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers from Mexico on Import Alert to Help Prevent Entry of Violative and Potentially Dangerous Products into U.S., Protect U.S. Consumers For Immediate Release: January 26, 2021 As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s continuing efforts to protect consumers from potentially dangerous or subpotent...