Community bank outreach comes as Michigan authorities report rising elder fraud losses across the state.
Range Bank, a community bank headquartered at 100 N. Front Street in Marquette, Michigan, has been engaging with seniors across the Upper Peninsula to warn them about financial scams targeting older adults, according to the bank's public messaging and regional reporting. The outreach comes amid heightened concern following a Michigan State Police alert issued March 30, 2026, describing scams using fear and impersonation tactics against elderly UP residents.
Bank Messaging Aligns With State Police Warnings
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Range Bank's website carries a direct warning to customers: "Don't fall for scams. Scammers are getting smarter — but so can you." The bank operates branches throughout the Upper Peninsula, including Marquette, Houghton County and Calumet, according to its 2026 Community Reinvestment Act public file. That regional footprint places Range Bank directly in communities where Michigan State Police have documented active scam attempts against seniors.
In one case detailed by MLive on March 31, 2026, an elderly Michigan woman nearly lost money after scammers recorded her stating her name, address and Social Security number before demanding cash, with bank employees intervening after noticing suspicious activity. Michigan State Police said the scheme involved impersonating officials and threatening the victim with arrest unless she withdrew funds for a supposed "federal agent" to collect.
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Statewide Losses Underscore Urgency
The bank's education effort follows a May 13, 2026, alert from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office identifying common scams affecting older residents, including toll or ticket scams, grandparent emergency scams, artificial intelligence-generated impersonation scams, phishing and investment or romance scams. Nessel's office urged consumers to block unwanted calls and texts and avoid sharing personal information with unsolicited callers.
According to a Michigan scam analysis published July 6, 2026, residents 60 and older reported $169.9 million in losses in 2025, accounting for roughly 45 percent of the state's total fraud losses, with fake "fraud department" calls impersonating banks cited as the most common scam opener. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in guidance last updated May 28, 2026, similarly warns that legitimate banks do not request passwords or Social Security numbers through unsolicited calls or texts. Michigan residents can report suspected elder financial exploitation through the state's Adult Protective Services hotline at 855-444-3911 or the elder abuse hotline at 800-24-ABUSE.
