Consumers hit by jury duty, PayPal scams in September

Scammers are impersonating Wisconsin law enforcement, claiming victims missed jury duty and directing them to fake websites or “government kiosks" that are actually cryptocurrency ATMs.

September scams include jury duty, PayPal
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Scammers are impersonating Wisconsin law enforcement, claiming victims missed jury duty and directing them to fake websites or ?government kiosks" that are actually cryptocurrency ATMs.

Scammers target Milwaukee food trucks, DATCP issues warning

Some of the hardest-working people in Milwaukee are in food trucks, working long hours in small spaces. Now, scammers are trying to steal their profits.

Scammers target Milwaukee food trucks
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Some of the hardest-working people in Milwaukee are in food trucks, working long hours in small spaces. Now, scammers are trying to steal their profits.

Open Record: After the Flood

Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares the challenges facing many southeast Wisconsin homeowners following devastating August flooding.

Episode 14: Buying and Selling a Home
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Ask Contact 6 is answering questions from you about buying and selling a home. Topics include mortgage rates, downsizing, current market trends, buyer pools, locations, taxes, loans, HOAs, earnest money, insurance, contingencies and money down.

Contact 6: Scams target Amazon users
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Scammers are preying on those who buy and sell on Amazon. State of Wisconsin officials say Amazon's shoppers are the latest target of a text message scam in Wisconsin.

Contact 6 helps people save $32,000 in July

Not all unhappy consumers want refunds. When they can't get the fixes themselves, they can always try Contact 6.

Wisconsin officials warn of phone, text scams in July 2025

Your cellphone keeps you connected. It also makes you vulnerable. Scammers call and text constantly, hoping to catch you off-guard.

Wisconsin officials warn of July 2025 scams
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Contact 6 spoke with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) about the top scams to watch out for in July 2025.

Episode 13: Debt
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Contact 6 fielded questions from FOX6 News viewers about debt. The questions can be about mortgages, student loans, credit card debt, medical debt, installment debt, pay day loans, repossessions, bankruptcy, tax disputes and collections.

Wisconsin law overturned; disabled workers to get unemployment
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A preliminary injunction says the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) can no longer deny unemployment benefits for people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Wisconsin law overturned; disabled workers to get unemployment

Thousands of people with disabilities in Wisconsin could soon qualify for unemployment benefits. A new court order says the state must cast aside a ban that previously made them ineligible.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $34,000 in June 2025

Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped to resolve 17 cases in June 2025. Their reported total savings are $34,175.36.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $34,000 in June 2025
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Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped to resolve 17 cases in June 2025. Their reported total savings are $34,175.36.

Jackson family sues over hail damage, gets favorable settlement

An insurance battle over hail damage in Washington County is finally over. The outcome follows Contact 6 and a lawyer taking an interest in the case.

Jackson family sues over hail damage, gets favorable settlement
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An insurance battle over hail damage in Washington County is finally over. The outcome follows Contact 6 and a lawyer taking an interest in the case.