A Macomb County man is left with a hole in his wallet after getting duped by a playoff ticket scam, local law enforcement reported. In a classic bait-and-switch con, a scammer using a woman's Facebook profile offered the man two tickets to the Detroit Lions playoff game set for Jan. 21.He made the payment through Venmo, only to be asked for more cash to complete the ticket transfer, he told authorities.

The victim, who has not been named. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office is now on the case, as mentioned by CBS Detroit, noting that the department continues to investigate the matter.

A staggering $2.7 billion was lost to such scams between January 2021 and June 2023, according to a report by the Federal Trade Commission, cited by ClickOnDetroit. Wickersham's office shared a list of tips, including advising residents to limit post visibility and verifying a company's legitimacy before parting with any money.

In the battle against these fraudsters, the Sheriff's Office advises the public to put up their guard. Contact friends directly if they message you about sudden financial opportunities; pause when new social media romances or friendships accelerate suspiciously, and ensure you never send money without an in-person meeting.FOX 2 Detroit quoted Sheriff Wickersham.