As stimulus payments continue to roll in for the Michiganders who qualify, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding everyone to remain on high alert — especially for individuals looking to exploit vulnerable adults.

“With the widespread knowledge that these relief payments are being dispersed, many who care for or have access to a vulnerable adult may see this as an opportunity to misuse those funds,” Nessel said. “At a time when it’s much more difficult to check on our loved ones in person, we must remain diligent and resourceful.”

Loved ones should stay consistent in their communication with the family member and their caregivers, demand an updated care plan to ensure the necessary precautions are being taken, and report any suspected instances of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Banks also should pay close attention to inconsistencies in transactions from the accounts of vulnerable adults.

Notify the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Adult Protective Services at 855-444-3911, if you suspect elder or vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation occurred in —

— A private residence;

— An unlicensed setting such as an assisted living facility;

— An adult foster care home;

— A home for the aged;

— A nursing home where the suspected perpetrator is not an employee of the facility or the resident is on leave from the nursing home.

If you suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident of a nursing home by another resident or by a nursing home employee, notify any of these agencies —

— Attorney General Health Care Fraud Hotline at 800-24-ABUSE (800-242-2873);

— Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Community and Health Systems Abuse Hotline at 800-882-6006;

— Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc. at 800-288-5923.