Contractor files bankruptcy; leaves trail of unhappy customers
A construction business with a noble-sounding name has shut down operations and left behind a trail of unhappy customers.
Heart attack patient denied coverage for device; insurer responds
It’s a prescribed device that a doctor told a Waukesha man could save his life. Yet, his insurance provider has denied coverage, calling the device "not medically necessary."
Contact 6 saves consumers $32,000 in November 2022
In November, the Contact 6 helped FOX6 viewers save $32,048.16, bringing its 2022 total to $603,967.28.
Open Record: Cost and benefit
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs walks us through two big consumer issues: Installment loans and over-the-counter hearing aids.
Wisconsin borrower risks; high-interest installment loans
A decade ago, when borrowers needed quick cash in Wisconsin, they were more likely to get a short-term payday loan with a high interest rate. Now, chances are higher they’ll get a different type of loan that comes with its own risks.
Beware: Instant messenger job interviews
A Muskego woman recently learned that not every job posting is legitimate. After her interview for a job through instant messenger, she wrote to Contact 6.
Dangerous debris: Contact 6 helps driver get money for repairs
In October, FOX6’s consumer segment accepted cases ranging from dangerous debris on the interstate to a fake parking attendant.
Lemon Law won’t cover man’s camper; 'Rolling pile of troubles'
A Menomonee Falls man calls his new camper "a rolling pile of troubles." He wrote to FOX6 News after discovering a well-known consumer protection law doesn’t protect his purchase.
Cash App user says she was scammed; app is convenient but risky
Convenient but risky. That’s how a Milwaukee woman describes an app many people have on their phones.
Open Record: Revoked and relief
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares two of the most recent consumer issues into our newsroom: Odometer tampering and student debt relief.
Odometer tampering: Milwaukee dealer license revoked by state
Tampering with an odometer is against the law. It’s also the reason the state of Wisconsin says it revoked a Milwaukee businesses’ motor vehicle dealer license.
