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Michiganders scammed out of $8.6M since the start of the pandemic

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FILE - In this June 15, 2018 file photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. A small change in spending habits may improve your chances of reaching your savings goals. Researchers have found that so-called middle savers set aside about 3% more of their salary than low savers. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

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DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) — According to a study, Michigan consumers have lost more than $8.6 million to COVID-19 related scams since the start of the pandemic. The average person losing around $280.

In the United States, consumers have lost $450 million to scams with many of the transactions being made over the phone, on social media, or through websites.

In Michigan 11,792 frauds were reported.

Experts say if you've been scammed, report the situation to ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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Michiganders scammed out of $8.6M since the start of the pandemic

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