LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Celebrity crushes are one thing. However, if Snoop Dogg texts you a sad face emoji asking why you didn’t show up for sushi and wine last night, you may want to think twice.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said there’s been an increase in scams impersonating well-known individuals like celebrities, military leaders, and active 4-star generals. Nessel noted scammers are impersonating big names like Michigan native Kid Rock, Snoop Dogg, and Garth Brooks and scheming to steal your money.

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“Scammers are constantly coming up with elaborate schemes to steal your money and may be posing as celebrities or public officials,” Nessel said. “If someone claiming to be Garth Brooks or any other famous figure is asking you personally for money, don’t send it. It’s almost certainly a scam.”

The scams vary, but usually follow a similar pattern. Those include romance scams, cryptocurrency scams, and merchandise scams. All are designed to trick you into trusting the person on the other end of the text, and then they make a play for your money.

To avoid being the victim of a scam, Nessel said never agree to open a bank account or ship goods sent to you. Do not share banking information or your social security number with someone online. Also, do not send money, prepaid gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency to someone you met online.

Nessel said anyone urging you to “act fast” is also a red flag.

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