UPPER PENINSULA — The Michigan State Police Eighth District is warning residents about holiday scams that target all age groups, especially older adults.

Scammers often create a sense of urgency to trick individuals into sending money or providing personal information. During the holidays, they may pose as shipping companies, sending fake notifications to gather sensitive data.

“Protecting your personal information and recognizing common scam methods can help prevent you and your loved ones from being scammed,” said Lt. Ben Eckola, MSP Eighth District Public Information Officer.

Common signs of a scam include urgent requests for money or personal information, requests for payment via gift cards, money orders, or wire transfers, misspelled or suspicious website addresses, poor grammar, a

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