Small business owner deals with theft from bank accounts

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you think your bank account is theft-proof, FOX6's Contact 6 says you need to think again!"I was very, very angry.

Scam calls promising free money are too good to be true

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A promise of free money from the government may sound too good to be true, and FOX6's Contact 6 says it probably is!Chris Manion says she received a phone call that made her think twice about these so-called "free" offers."I haven't heard this one before and I wanted to make sure it got publicized," Manion said.Manion says the caller made her an offer that didn't quite make sense."I work for the government and the government is giving out grants for free!

Man accused of swindling thousands from company he helped found

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He was a friend and a colleague -- in fact, a founder of the company, and he ended up a thief!

Some ID thieves targeting children, who have no credit

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For years, identity theft has been on the rise, and there is no age limit!

Safety School instructor offers motorcycle safety tips

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As we gear up for the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebration, drivers need to beware of all the motorcycles on the road, and motorcyclists tell FOX6 News they are worried about vehicles with whom they are sharing the road.FOX6's Contact 6 recently took in a rider's class at Learning Curves Motorcycle Safety School."The experienced riders I know, they recommended this course because they took it themselves," John Wilson said."I'm most worried about other people because I can't control them.

Investment scam artist takes nearly $900K from over 22 people

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A scam artist tricked a widow into giving him close to $100,000 -- and she's not the only one who took big losses in a phony investment scheme."I felt guilty.

15-year-old boy targeted through eBay/PayPal scam

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Spelling makes all the difference -- especially when it comes to scams!

Woman sentenced for theft of over $400,000 from employer

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A long-time employee is sentenced on federal mail fraud charges, charged with stealing $400,000 from the company she worked for!As the controller for Frake's Engineering for 20 years, Brenda Helpling was in charge of finances and bills for the company.In fact, Helpling was the only person overseeing company finances, which made it easy for her to steal.

Don't be pressured into resolving debt on the phone - it could be a scam

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If a phone solicitor insists you have outstanding debt - even if you think otherwise - don't be pressured into giving money.

Contact 6 says foreign lottery scammers getting more creative

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You most likely didn't win the lottery in Nigeria or Jamaica -- or any other foreign country for that matter, especially if you get the notice here in the United States.

Contact 6 offers another warning regarding foreign lottery scams

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Most of us would be thrilled to receive a $50,000 check in the mail -- but FOX6's Contact 6 says it depends on who it's from.Taylor Campbell says a man she met online said he was stranded in Africa."He sent me a check for $50,000.

Contact 6 warning against fraud when donating to charity

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When there is a big national tragedy like a storm, there is a huge push for disaster relief money.