Alicia Smith

Detroit

Morning Anchor at WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI)

Articles

Oakland County Sheriff has tips on spotting this new driveway sealant scam

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Alicia Smith

OAKLAND CO., Mich. (WXYZ) — If you need to reseal or repair your driveway this spring, beware of driveway sealant scams. I'm highlight the voice of a man who was targeted in Oakland County, and talking to the county Sheriff about how to spot these scammers. Here's what you need to know to protect yourselves. Watch Alicia's story in the video player below Oakland County Sheriff has tips on spotting this new driveway sealant scam “I'm out here and all of a sudden I hear tires screeching.
Legasea Aquarium and Repatarium opens April 21, fulfilling the late Brian Barczyk’s dream

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Alicia Smith

(WXYZ) — It's not every day that you get to see someone's dream realized, but this coming Monday, April 21, you can. The late Brian Barczyk – the Macomb County animal enthusiast who inspired millions on social media who shared his pancreatic cancer battle with me and so many others – dreamed of opening an aquarium. His legacy, the Legasea Aquarium and The Repatarium in Utica, is opening to the public on Monday. His widow, Lori Barczyk and her team, gave me a tour on the even of the opening.
Tax Day Tips: Local tax attorney sheds light on filing extension

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Alicia Smith

METRO DETROIT (WXYZ) — On this tax day, if you need more time. you can request an extension, to give you until October 15. But I spoke with a local tax attorney, who told me some people think an extension means you have more time to pay your tax liability. What if people owe money, and they want to file an extension? When do they need to pay what they owe?
PurpleStride aims to make strides against pancreatic cancer on April 26

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Alicia Smith

TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Walkers are preparing for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's (PanCAN's) largest fundraiser of the year — PurpleStride. The walk is on Saturday, April 26 at Troy Community Park, located at 3179 Livernois Road in Troy. I talked with PurpleStride Volunteer Coordinator Cathy Mikesell on 7 Action News at Noon about losing her sister to pancreatic cancer and why this fundraiser is so important.
The Vision Behind Clairo’s Nostalgic, ’70s-Esque 'Charm' Tour Stage

2 months ago | newwavemagazine.com | Alicia Smith

American singer-songwriter Clairo’s tour for her third album Charm unfolded against a stunning, intimate, and 1970s reminiscent backdrop that perfectly complemented the album’s warm, charming, playful spirit. Designed by COUR Design and creative director Imogene Strauss, the tour’s conversation-pit set stage invited audiences into a welcoming and familiar atmosphere.
BBB warns of text scam involving IRS stimulus checks & unclaimed money

2 months ago | wxyz.com | Alicia Smith

(WXYZ) — With Tax Day coming up in less than three weeks, I want to let you know about a warning from the Better Business Bureau. During an interview with a spokesperson for the BBB, I learned about a new scam they are seeing in 2025. Related: 'Shocked and confused': 1099-K reveals identity theft still happening; here's what you need to know"What is the emerging scam this year? Have you identified one?" I asked Melanie McGovern with the BBB.
Cash App responds to Scripps News Group reports of fraudulent accounts revealed through 1099-Ks

2 months ago | fox17online.com | Alicia Smith

(WXYZ) — I've been tracking identity theft cases since mid-February involving 1099-K forms received in the mail. Those cases have prompted me to request documents from the Federal Trade Commission. On March 4, I first told you about Monika Bailey of Oxford Township, who received five 1099-K forms in the mail in late January from the parent company of Cash App — Block Inc. — indicating she had to pay taxes on thousands of dollars of income in those accounts.
More victims coming forward after WXYZ report of 1099-K identity theft

2 months ago | wxyz.com | Alicia Smith

(WXYZ) — I've been tracking identity theft cases since mid-February involving 1099-K forms in the mail. Those cases have prompted me to request documents from the Federal Trade Commission. I first told you about Monika Bailey of Oxford Township, who received five 1099-K forms in the mail from the parent company of Cash App, indicating she had to pay taxes on thousands of dollars of income in those accounts. This was alarming because she never had a Cash App account.
'I was honestly shocked and confused':

2 months ago | wxyz.com | Alicia Smith

TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) — I've been following an identity theft dilemma with a tax season twist. It all started with an Oxford Woman who reached out to 7 News Detroit for help. I was able to get the problem resolved, only to find out many others are in the same boat.
Unpaid toll texts: What you need to know as the BBB calls it an 'emerging scam'

2 months ago | fox17online.com | Alicia Smith

(WXYZ) — Has your phone been blowing up with texts about unpaid toll bills? Mine sure has, and the same is true for many of us at 7 News Detroit. I decided to ask about it on the WXYZ Facebook page, and we got more than 4,300 comments from people across Michigan and others out of state. Maisha Floyd of Detroit received two text messages last week saying she had an unpaid toll bill. The first one had a +63 country code number at the top, indicating it was from the Philippines.