Owner of Lost $5,000 Cash Ignores Police Calls, Assumes Elaborate Scam

A Michigan State Police trooper’s attempts to reunite a man with his lost $5,000 in cash were stymied by suspicion—he was certain the police calls were an elaborate scam. In a world of phishing and Nigerian princes, it seems even honest cops can’t catch a break when trying to give back a pile of money.
After repeatedly hanging up, the man finally braved the Monroe Post—gripping his withdrawal slip and warily eyeing the trooper. The viral Michigan lost money story ended with a grateful handshake and a lesson: even in a scam-riddled world, good cops still exist.