Window Select says 'major changes' coming in 2023 after hundreds of complaints

Nearly 160 unhappy customers wrote to Contact 6 this year about problems with contractors, but one local company got the most complaints by far. The company says change is coming in 2023.

Window Select says 'major changes' coming in 2023 after hundreds of complaints
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Nearly 160 unhappy customers wrote to Contact 6 this year about problems with contractors, but one local company got the most complaints by far. The company says change is coming in 2023.

2022 most common complaints filed with Contact 6
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About 950 unhappy consumers wrote to Contact 6 in 2022. Now, FOX6’s consumer segment is looking back at its top five most commonly reported problems of the year.

2022 most common complaints filed with Contact 6

About 950 unhappy consumers wrote to Contact 6 in 2022. Now, FOX6’s consumer segment is looking back at its top five most commonly reported problems of the year.

No Surprises Act; protections gap exposed by ambulance bill

The No Surprises Act brought sweeping consumer protections to medical billing, yet one heart-attack survivor in West Allis tells Contact 6 he’s surprised by what the law does not cover.

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
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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."

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
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In November, the Contact 6 helped FOX6 viewers save $32,048.16, bringing its 2022 total to $603,967.28.

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
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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.

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
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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.

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.

Dangerous debris: Contact 6 helps driver get money for repairs
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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
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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.

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.