The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will never ask you to provide credit card numbers or other personal information by phone, text, email, or mail. LARA has identified fraudulent communications impersonating department staff. These scams may include requests for payment or personal information. Please do not respond to these messages and report any suspicious activity to LARA‑Safety@michigan.gov. (This email is for fraud purposes only; messages unrelated to LARA‑related fraud will not receive a response.)
Unlicensed Certified Public Accountants, Real Estate Salespersons, Real Estate Brokers, or Property Management Companies
If you would like to file a complaint against an unlicensed certified public accountant, real estate salesperson, real estate broker, or property management company, please contact the Michigan Department of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at either of the phone numbers provided below or complete the Consumer Complaint/Inquiry Form via one of the links provided below:
Toll Free Consumer Hotline: 877-765-8388
Local Consumer Number: 517-335-7599
Consumer Complaint/Inquiry Form – Online Form
Consumer Complaint/Inquiry Form PDF (Mail) Form
Additionally, if you are unsure if an individual or company is licensed, please click here to verify a license.