Bogus bill collector: Man becomes rich while driving hundreds of others into financial ruin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are you having trouble paying your bills?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are you having trouble paying your bills?
More than $6 million swindled: Accused in precious metals Ponzi scheme, man sentenced to federal prison
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It started off as a legitimate business, but somewhere along the line, an investment offer went bad."It did actually begin as a legitimate business," U.S. Postal Inspector Raymond Campbell said.The owner of Global Gold and Metals Trading made a wrong turn -- and swindled more than $6 million from customers trying to buy precious metals online."He was selling products at below market value.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It started off as a legitimate business, but somewhere along the line, an investment offer went bad."It did actually begin as a legitimate business," U.S. Postal Inspector Raymond Campbell said.The owner of Global Gold and Metals Trading made a wrong turn -- and swindled more than $6 million from customers trying to buy precious metals online."He was selling products at below market value.
"This shouldn't fall on loved ones:" Identity thieves preying on people after they've died
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "Rest in Peace" is apparently not a phrase some identity thieves have heard.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "Rest in Peace" is apparently not a phrase some identity thieves have heard.
Insurance fraud: Man submits $900K worth of claims...and we're all paying for it
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We all know how expensive healthcare has become!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We all know how expensive healthcare has become!
They're annoying -- but some telemarketing calls can be downright deceitful!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You hate getting telemarketing calls at home -- right in the middle of dinner.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You hate getting telemarketing calls at home -- right in the middle of dinner.
$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?