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 Regarding Underreported Sale
From: "LARA Regulations" <lararegulations@gmail.com>
To:
Cc:
Sent: Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: Serious Concern Regarding Underreported Sale
A formal complaint was filed against you; it appears you have been engaging in unethical and potentially fraudulent real estate practices on multiple properties that have just been brought to our department's attention to review. Please be advised that such actions may expose the parties involved to legal consequences, including potential civil liability, administrative fees, and in some cases, criminal penalties, including jail time. We will do a thorough research of properties sold, bought, handled by you etc.