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.
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.
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.
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.
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
In October, FOX6?s consumer segment accepted cases ranging from dangerous debris on the interstate to a fake parking attendant.
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
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.
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.
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.
Convenient but risky. That?s how a Milwaukee woman describes an app many people have on their phones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OTC hearing aids: Doctor recommends hearing test before buying
Over-the-counter hearing aids hit the shelves last week. The cost for the devices can be thousands of dollars less than doctor-prescribed pair. Still, there’s a lot consumers need to know before spending between $200 to $3,000 at a major retailer.
Over-the-counter hearing aids hit the shelves last week. The cost for the devices can be thousands of dollars less than doctor-prescribed pair. Still, there’s a lot consumers need to know before spending between $200 to $3,000 at a major retailer.
OTC hearing aids: Doctor recommends hearing test before buying
Over-the-counter hearing aids hit the shelves last week. Still, there’s a lot consumers need to know before spending between $200 to $3,000 at a major retailer.
Over-the-counter hearing aids hit the shelves last week. Still, there’s a lot consumers need to know before spending between $200 to $3,000 at a major retailer.
Warning: Student debt relief letter offers help for a fee
Student loan debt relief is underway, but as borrowers begin filing applications online, some are getting official-looking letters in the mail.
Student loan debt relief is underway, but as borrowers begin filing applications online, some are getting official-looking letters in the mail.
Warning: Student debt relief letter offers help for a fee
Student loan debt relief is underway, but as borrowers begin filing applications online, some are getting official-looking letters in the mail.
Student loan debt relief is underway, but as borrowers begin filing applications online, some are getting official-looking letters in the mail.
Contact 6 saves consumers nearly $70K in September
After two summers without a working central air unit, a Brown Deer woman decided she?d had enough and wrote to Contact 6.
After two summers without a working central air unit, a Brown Deer woman decided she?d had enough and wrote to Contact 6.
Contact 6 saves consumers nearly $70K in September
After two summers without a working central air unit, a Brown Deer woman decided she’d had enough and wrote to Contact 6.
After two summers without a working central air unit, a Brown Deer woman decided she’d had enough and wrote to Contact 6.
Competitive auto market leads to buyer’s remorse
A consumer alert for anyone searching for a used car: a competitive buying market has some feeling buyer’s remorse.
A consumer alert for anyone searching for a used car: a competitive buying market has some feeling buyer’s remorse.
Competitive auto market leads to buyer’s remorse
A consumer alert for anyone searching for a used car: a competitive buying market has some feeling buyer’s remorse.
A consumer alert for anyone searching for a used car: a competitive buying market has some feeling buyer’s remorse.