Amazon Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, experts warn consumers to beware of scams

Amazon Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, experts warn consumers to beware of scams

With a rise in online shopping during the two-day event, experts warn that scammers try to trick unsuspecting shoppers into revealing their personal information or making fraudulent purchases.

With a rise in online shopping during the two-day event, experts warn that scammers try to trick unsuspecting shoppers into revealing their personal information or making fraudulent purchases.

Family of Detroit Police Officer Loren Courts keeps memory alive 1 year after his murder

Family of Detroit Police Officer Loren Courts keeps memory alive 1 year after his murder

"We are so thankful for the people that think of him, say his name, tell his story, pray for us, pray for his family," she said. "That all means the world to me and the kids."

"We are so thankful for the people that think of him, say his name, tell his story, pray for us, pray for his family," she said. "That all means the world to me and the kids."

1,500 Disneyland collectibles will go up for auction

1,500 Disneyland collectibles will go up for auction

Items like a "Dumbo" ride vehicle and Haunted Mansion "Doom Buggy" will be for sale when an auction house sells part of Joel Magee's collection of Disney items later in the month.

Items like a "Dumbo" ride vehicle and Haunted Mansion "Doom Buggy" will be for sale when an auction house sells part of Joel Magee's collection of Disney items later in the month.

Fourth of July party leaves Detroit neighborhood trashed, residents fuming

Fourth of July party leaves Detroit neighborhood trashed, residents fuming

It wasn't a pretty sight on the city's west side a day after Fourth of July when trash, debris, and evidence of a massive party was still evident the next day.

It wasn't a pretty sight on the city's west side a day after Fourth of July when trash, debris, and evidence of a massive party was still evident the next day.

Apple to shut down My Photo Stream: Here’s how to save your photos

Apple to shut down My Photo Stream: Here’s how to save your photos

Photos stopped being uploaded to My Photo Stream as of June 26 and everything in that album that has not been saved will be deleted when the service ends on July 26.

Photos stopped being uploaded to My Photo Stream as of June 26 and everything in that album that has not been saved will be deleted when the service ends on July 26.

Madison Heights man charged with felony for flashing laser at state police helicopter

Madison Heights man charged with felony for flashing laser at state police helicopter

He is facing a felony punishable by prison time of up to five years and/or a fine of up to $10,000 for flying a beam of light or energy aimed at a plane or train.

He is facing a felony punishable by prison time of up to five years and/or a fine of up to $10,000 for flying a beam of light or energy aimed at a plane or train.

MSP Operation Care cracks down on dangerous and distracted driving on Fourth of July weekend

MSP Operation Care cracks down on dangerous and distracted driving on Fourth of July weekend

If you're on the road this weekend, you'll likely see more Michigan State Police troopers than usual as they work to crack down on dangerous drivers who are putting other people at risk.

If you're on the road this weekend, you'll likely see more Michigan State Police troopers than usual as they work to crack down on dangerous drivers who are putting other people at risk.

Exonerated man's lawsuit alleges Detroit Police fabricated evidence, used dishonest informant

Exonerated man's lawsuit alleges Detroit Police fabricated evidence, used dishonest informant

While the lawsuit is seeking damages for more than half a life spent behind bars, Kenneth Nixon says his case against Detroit Police is about changing the system that wrongfully imprisoned him and several others.

While the lawsuit is seeking damages for more than half a life spent behind bars, Kenneth Nixon says his case against Detroit Police is about changing the system that wrongfully imprisoned him and several others.

Amazon accused of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel

Amazon accused of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.

2 Detroit gas station arson incidents happen within 12 hours; one with blowtorch inside store

2 Detroit gas station arson incidents happen within 12 hours; one with blowtorch inside store

One happened when an angry customer used gasoline and a blow torch to light at the Sunoco at Seven Mile. The second incident involved a suspect trying to light an SUV full of accelerants on fire at a downtown Speedway.

One happened when an angry customer used gasoline and a blow torch to light at the Sunoco at Seven Mile. The second incident involved a suspect trying to light an SUV full of accelerants on fire at a downtown Speedway.

Detroit's violent Father's Day weekend: 24 people shot, 4 killed

Detroit's violent Father's Day weekend: 24 people shot, 4 killed

Detroit Police responded to 9 different shootings over a violent Father's Day weekend where at least 4 people were killed and more than a dozen were injured.

Detroit Police responded to 9 different shootings over a violent Father's Day weekend where at least 4 people were killed and more than a dozen were injured.