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.)
Example of Suspicious Email Regarding Personnel Agency Application Packet
Subject: Michigan State Personnel Agency Licensing Application Packets
From: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing <LARA@myfl.gov>
Sent: Fri 5/15/2026 9:22 AM
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Save and open the attachment (Michigan State Personnel Agency Licensing Application Packets)
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