Michigan AG Nessel warns of scam emails sent to inmates claiming they can secure their release

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is out with a scam warning for inmates and their families, urging them to be cautious following reports of phony emails posing as her.

Nessel’s office says there have been recent reports of fraudulent emails sent through JPay – a platform that allows family and friends to send electronic messages to incarcerated individuals – including emails claiming to be from the Attorney General.

These emails falsely claim to support specific individuals who purport they can secure the release of prisoners, according to the AG’s office…

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