Attorney General Dana Nessel warns eligible Michigan policyholders as auto refund checks start being dispersed. | Dana Nessel/Facebook
Attorney General Dana Nessel warns eligible Michigan policyholders as auto refund checks start being dispersed. | Dana Nessel/Facebook
As eligible, insured state motorists receive $400 per vehicle, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reminds citizens to be vigilant of scams.
"These refund checks come at a time when many Michiganders have faced financial hardships, and I appreciate the bipartisan work done to achieve this win for drivers," Nessel said in a press release from her office. "Unfortunately, these refunds will likely attract bad actors who will turn this surplus into a scam. Remember, these are automatic payments back into your account. No one will call, write, or email you for information prior to disbursing the money. And if you are contacted by someone claiming to need personal information before receiving your $400, remain skeptical and report it to my Consumer Protection Team."
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox, recently said that insurance companies are expected to send out checks to eligible drivers by May 9, according to the release.
The attorney general’s office warned that thieves could utilize an impersonation scam, pretending to be an insurance agent or government agent to receive information about the outgoing checks.
Refunds will be sent to people who insured their vehicle, motorcycle, or RV through Oct. 31; they will receive $400 per vehicle or $80 per historic vehicle, according to the release.
"Our bipartisan auto insurance reform will soon put $400 per vehicle back in the pockets of Michigan drivers," Whitmer said. "The refund checks will be automatically deposited into your bank account or mailed to your home, and I appreciate Attorney General Nessel for her leadership as we protect Michiganders against potential scammers. Remember, no one will contact you for information before you receive your refund. If someone contacts you and attempts to fish for personal information, report the incident to the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Team.”
If you are eligible to receive a check and do not get it by May 9, the attorney general’s office suggests reaching out to your auto insurer.
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