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The Open Meetings Act (OMA) took effect January 1, 1977. In enacting the OMA, the Legislature promoted a new era in governmental accountability and fostered openness in government to enhance responsible decision making.1 Nothing in the OMA prohibits a public body from adopting an ordinance, resolution, rule, or charter provision that requires a greater degree of openness relative to public body meetings than the standards provided for in the OMA. 2
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March 03, 2026
LANSING – As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is highlighting the accomplishments of the Department’s Consumer Protection Team and the top complaints from consumers in 2025.
Attorney General Nessel and the Consumer Protection Team partner with the Better Business Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, the AARP, and others to share information and educate Michigan residents about common scams, data breaches, and other consumer-related issues. The Consumer Protection Team received more than 12,000 written consumer complaints in 2025 and enforced various statutes on behalf of residents, including the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA).
Violations of the MCPA often affect consumers financially in the form of money lost for products or services not received. In cases where the monies could be recovered, the Department of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team recouped $1.88 million for Michigan consumers and businesses in 2025 in the form of consumer complaint mediation recovery, settlements, and refunds.
“The Consumer Protection Team does an outstanding job protecting residents across our state,” said Attorney General Nessel. “They work diligently to stay ahead of the latest scams and alert the public of new tactics scammers use to try to steal their hard-earned money. Through this work, my office has recouped nearly $2 million for Michigan and consumers last year alone while holding bad actors accountable. I could not be prouder of their dedication and the real difference they make every day.”
The top 10 complaints from consumers in 2025 were in the areas of:
The Consumer Protection Team reviews every single complaint received by the office, either via online complaint form or email.
Scams change with the season, and the Department issues regular alerts with the latest information when new ploys crop up so residents can spot and avoid scammers. The Department also has a dedicated consumer protection website, which includes an easily searchable library of alerts and resources, and a dedicated consumer protection social media account, Michigan Consumer Protection (@MIConsumerWatch). The account serves as a trusted source for scam alerts, helpful tips, educational resources, and updates from the Department of Attorney General. Residents can follow @MIConsumerWatch on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
To file a complaint with the Attorney General, or get additional information, contact:
Consumer Protection Team
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-7599
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll-free: 877-765-8388
Online complaint form
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