The Lansing Police Department has issued a scam alert as reports increase this holiday season. LPD reports that they have received multiple complaints of a scammer or scammers calling people from a 517 number,

The Michigan Lottery is warning the public about scammers claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners. The Lottery reports that there are two types of prize scams: Some scam artists ask the victim for additional money to cover fraudulent processing costs or fees.

The Michigan Lottery reminds players that they process all prize claims for free, and players must have a valid winning ticket to claim a prize. If you haven’t bought a Lottery ticket or played a Lottery game,

Officials with the Michigan Lottery are warning residents of ongoing scams designed to trick people into thinking they’ve won the lottery or are being contacted by someone who has won big. “Unfortunately,