Michigan Couple Loses $350,000 – Avoid This ATM Scam

Scammers are the worst. They often prey on the elderly and people who aren't versed with modern technology, which is just so terrible. Now, an elderly Michigan couple has lost more than a third of a million dollars in an ATM and Bitcoin scam. Here's how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.

According to WILX (via UpperMichigansSource.com), detectives at the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office reported a Grand Traverse County couple lost $350,000 in terrible fraud case.

"It's frustrating to lose money, but it’s also when you see people taken advantage of it’s difficult to watch," Lt. Brandon Brinks told WILX. He stated the couple made multiple withdraws from a variety of banks to transfer money to coin flip, an ATM that works with bitcoin. “We’re getting money sent through Western Union wires and Green Dot cards and Walmart gift cards,” Brinks added. “There’s just there’s no end to the way that people find to have money transferred once you withdraw it from your bank.”

To avoid being scammed, Lieutenant Brinks says you should always phone a business directly from a number listed on their website.

College is great for some people, but it's not for everyone. I personally enjoyed going to a four-year college and learned a lot, but there are plenty of non-college training options that enable students to make an incredible salary upon graduation. This article is a good snapshot of what high-paying jobs are available for those who don't go the college route.

The crew at Indeed.com has put together a list of 50 high-paying Michigan jobs that you can get without a bachelor's degree. They note that, "there are a variety of jobs in Michigan for those interested in finding a career right after high school," adding that, "these roles tend to be in the trade sectors where employees can learn from more experienced team members understanding what types of positions offer on-the-job training and immediate employment can help you accelerate your career."

The tally is based on the most up-to-date Indeed salary information. Going through this list, a few of these ideas raise an eyebrow, such as "professional blogger." I know plenty of bloggers who don't make anywhere near $86,000, but it's apparently a lucrative business for those with a large following and web traffic. Other jobs include nuclear power reactor operator, solar sales consultant and real estate broker, all of which, according to the study, make near $100,000 per year. One exciting-sounding job on the tally is a criminal investigator, who makes more than $100,000 per year, according to Indeed, and "collects evidence to help solve cases." Sounds like a fun job to me!

The Indeed study breaks down the 15 highest-paying jobs without a four-year degree and then goes on to list 19 additional high-paying jobs that don't requite a degree and 16 high-paying jobs that just require a certificate. Read on for the full list of positions, and find more information via Indeed here.

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Michigan average salary: $80,276 per year.
Operates and oversees industrial equipment and machinery.
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Michigan average salary: $81,081 per year.
Supervises real estate transactions between sellers and buyers.
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Michigan average salary: $86,627 per year.
Posts content on their website for a specific audience.
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Michigan average salary: $88,517 per year.
Controls the flow of energy at a nuclear power plant.
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Michigan average salary: $93,292 per year
Oversees daily operations of a construction process.
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Michigan average salary: $94,640 per year
Controls and maintains machinery, such as pumps or turbines.
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Michigan average salary: $96,579 per year
Uses technology or visual references to observe and direct the movement of an aircraft both in the air and on the ground.
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Michigan average salary: $98,164 per year
Records live events and video productions.
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Michigan average salary: $106,318 per year
Informs customers about solar power equipment offered by their company.
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Michigan average salary: $106,491 per year
Collects evidence to help solve cases.
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Michigan average salary: $133,097 per year
Uses chemicals to transport photographic negatives into enlarged prints for clients.
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Michigan average salary: $143,875 per year
Oversees the technical side of a live performance or recording.
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Michigan average salary: $187,172 per year
Possesses their own truck which they can use to transport goods to customers.
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Michigan average salary: $209,309 per year
Collects and delivers letters, documents and packages processed by the US Postal Service (USPS).
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Michigan average salary: $219,117 per year
Competes in sports competitions for a living.
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Michigan average salary: $60,440 per year
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Michigan average salary: $61,012 per year
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Michigan average salary: $61,374 per year
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Michigan average salary: $61,449 per year
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Michigan average salary: $61,531 per year
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Michigan average salary: $63,159 per year
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Michigan average salary: $63,342 per year
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Michigan average salary: $65,060 per year
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Michigan average salary: $65,244 per year
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Michigan average salary: $65,492 per year
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Michigan average salary: $65,536 per year
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Michigan average salary: $67,000 per year
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Michigan average salary: $67,425 per year
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Michigan average salary: $69,162 per year
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Michigan average salary: $70,183 per year
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Michigan average salary: $71,887 per year
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Michigan average salary: $75,474 per year
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Michigan average salary: $76,306 per year
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Michigan average salary: $76,805 per year
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Michigan average salary: $61,139 per year
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Michigan average salary: $62,119 per year
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Michigan average salary: $67,551 per year
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Michigan average salary: $68,201 per year
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Michigan average salary: $68,967 per year
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Michigan average salary: $77,577 per year
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Michigan average salary: $80,692 per year
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Michigan average salary: $82,297 per year
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Michigan average salary: $85,340 per year
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Michigan average salary: $89,873 per year
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Michigan average salary: $91,655 per year
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Michigan average salary: $104,315 per year
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Michigan average salary: $107,921 per year
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Michigan average salary: $109,899 per year
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Michigan average salary: $125,558 per year
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