"The flier, labeled '2026 Camp Explosion,' asked for $150 to send one child to camp or $400 to sponsor a family, and investigators say the website listed on it does not exist."
"Authorities say the case is not confined to Oakland County. Similar reports have surfaced in Berrien County, where deputies posted alerts, and business owners in parts of northwest Ohio have reported encounters with a woman using the same pitch."
"Sheriff Michael Bouchard told investigators the suspect tends to move quickly after collecting money and urged anyone who recognizes her to contact law enforcement."
A Pontiac restaurant owner was scammed out of $150 by a woman promoting a non-existent summer camp for children with special needs. Surveillance footage captured her emotional appeal and subsequent departure. The flier, titled '2026 Camp Explosion,' requested donations but led to a non-existent website and an unrelated business's phone number. Similar scams have been reported across Metro Detroit and beyond, prompting authorities to warn local business owners. The suspect is known to quickly disappear after collecting money, indicating a broader scheme across multiple regions.
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