$2.5M in losses: 17 convicted in credit scheme & YOU paid losses
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A ring of thieves steals millions of dollars, and you're one of those who ends up paying the losses."These people didn`t work.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A ring of thieves steals millions of dollars, and you're one of those who ends up paying the losses."These people didn`t work.
Thinking about selling something via on online auction site? Be warned!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We all have too much stuff lying around our house, but if you're thinking about selling something via an online auction site -- be warned.Computers, sports memorabilia, designer clothing and cars -- these are just a few of the items offered for sale everyday on online auction sites.As the popularity of these sites has grown, even rare antiquities such as coins and bank notes are available.The common thread?All of these items, at one time or another, are being used to lure unsuspecting victims into a scam."And what they were doing was selling collectible and vintage bank notes through an online auction site," U.S. Postal Inspector Greg Botti said.Legitimate sellers were selling those bank notes, but a con-artist was on the other end of purchasing them."The buyer would agree to buy the notes.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We all have too much stuff lying around our house, but if you're thinking about selling something via an online auction site -- be warned.Computers, sports memorabilia, designer clothing and cars -- these are just a few of the items offered for sale everyday on online auction sites.As the popularity of these sites has grown, even rare antiquities such as coins and bank notes are available.The common thread?All of these items, at one time or another, are being used to lure unsuspecting victims into a scam."And what they were doing was selling collectible and vintage bank notes through an online auction site," U.S. Postal Inspector Greg Botti said.Legitimate sellers were selling those bank notes, but a con-artist was on the other end of purchasing them."The buyer would agree to buy the notes.
They claim to be "urgent" but some car warranty offers are actually BOGUS!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We have to move fast.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We have to move fast.
College students & parents: Are you missing out on free money for school?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If the government offered you more than $5,000, would you leave it sitting on the table and walk away?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If the government offered you more than $5,000, would you leave it sitting on the table and walk away?
You buy a lifetime warranty once, and you're set...right? Maybe not!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's spring -- and that means it's time to start thinking about your yard and your house!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's spring -- and that means it's time to start thinking about your yard and your house!
Juice boxes filled with...mold?! How you can protect your family
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- You serve them to your children because they are quick and easy.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- You serve them to your children because they are quick and easy.
Victim preyed upon by scammer at church says he can trust no one
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When it comes to your money, unfortunately you cannot trust anyone but yourself.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When it comes to your money, unfortunately you cannot trust anyone but yourself.
Over 200 victims lost thousands in scam involving "stimulus gift cards"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- How would you like to pay $100 for a $1,000 gift card?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- How would you like to pay $100 for a $1,000 gift card?
Man faces 20 years in prison in counterfeit computer chip scheme
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thinking about buying any parts for your computer?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thinking about buying any parts for your computer?
Mystery packages tip off identity theft victim to eBay scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- How scary is this: A house painter turned identity thief uses her day job to learn her victim's schedule.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- How scary is this: A house painter turned identity thief uses her day job to learn her victim's schedule.
Contact 6's Katrina Cravy meets another consumer crusader
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When you have a problem with a company and customer service isn't helping -- there's FOX6's Contact 6.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When you have a problem with a company and customer service isn't helping -- there's FOX6's Contact 6.
State warning of fake eviction notices that come by email
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you rent an apartment or a home, you better know your rights!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you rent an apartment or a home, you better know your rights!
Postmaster helps victim untangle himself from sweepstakes mess
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a scam involving hundreds of millions of dollars, and you can be easily lured in.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a scam involving hundreds of millions of dollars, and you can be easily lured in.
Dealer "thanks" two men who stole used cars from his dealership
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Police are looking for two men who stole two used cars from a dealership -- but the crazy thing is the dealer thanked them!"I got a call from both banks. 'Hey what are you doing?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Police are looking for two men who stole two used cars from a dealership -- but the crazy thing is the dealer thanked them!"I got a call from both banks. 'Hey what are you doing?
Desperate for money, woman scammed through "job"
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- Are you looking for work, or know someone who is?
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- Are you looking for work, or know someone who is?
Four words to listen for that could indicate a scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says there are four words to listen for when someone is trying to sell you an investment.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says there are four words to listen for when someone is trying to sell you an investment.
Elderly widow loses $100K in lottery sweepstakes scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The voices on the phone were friendly and persistent.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The voices on the phone were friendly and persistent.
Man loses children's college savings and more in investment scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You've worked hard for your money, and the last thing you want to do is hand it over to a thief.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You've worked hard for your money, and the last thing you want to do is hand it over to a thief.
Investment advisor takes advantage of clients who trusted him
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who do you want to do business with -- someone who is shy and unsure, or a salesman with charisma?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who do you want to do business with -- someone who is shy and unsure, or a salesman with charisma?
Grandmother's "tablet trouble" leads her to call Contact 6
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Shopping online can be an adventure, as one local woman found out after trying to get a refund for products that had some problems.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Shopping online can be an adventure, as one local woman found out after trying to get a refund for products that had some problems.