From Contact to Impact: Fraud Recovery

From Contact to Impact: Fraud Recovery

From Wallet Watch by MSUFCU/OU Credit Union

July 16, 2025 · 28 min · Season 13 · Episode 5

About this episode

Detective Steve Temelko discusses identity theft recovery and the importance of timely reporting to the police.

You just found out your identity has been compromised. Do you know what to do next? In our newest episode of Wallet Watch “From Contact to Impact: Fraud Recovery”, podcast host Jessica interviews Detective First Lieutenant Steve Temelko, Commander of the Fraud Investigations Section within the Special Investigation Division of the Michigan State Police. In this episode, Steve shares some of the common scams Michigan State Police are currently seeing and investigating, while providing ways to stay vigilant so you don’t fall victim to the threat actors trying to steal your personal information. Steve also breaks down the victim impact process from contacting the police and filing a report, to the investigation process and beyond. Steve also stresses the importance of contacting the police as soon as you realize you are a victim. The longer you wait to report the crime the harder their investigation becomes. Steve also highlights a resource page the Michigan State Police have to help victims through the process, found here. This episode is one you don’t want to miss out on. Tune in now.

People in this episode

Guest: Steve Temelko

Topics covered

  • fraud recovery
  • identity theft
  • scams
  • police investigation

Keywords

  • Michigan State Police
  • victim impact process
  • scam awareness

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