Contact 6: Foreign lottery scams target the elderly
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Foreign lottery scams are draining consumers out of $1 billion a year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Foreign lottery scams are draining consumers out of $1 billion a year.
Contact 6: Katrina Cravy talks about military scams
On this Memorial Day we honor those who have fought and those who have fallen for our country.
On this Memorial Day we honor those who have fought and those who have fallen for our country.
Contact 6: Man attempts to swindle employer, attorney
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An email threat sent to an attorney came from a man who had attempted to swindle his employer.The scheme began with a letter the con man sent to media outlets."He actually drafted a letter on his employer`s letterhead making it look like the employer had written the letter about the individual being a sex offender," U.S. Postal Inspector John Jackman said.To be specific: recruiting and trafficking young women for erotic services.The con artist then filed a defamation suit against his employer."He`s trying to get money, trying to get a quick buck like he did in the past," Jackman said.An attorney was brought in to fight the suit, and received an email threat with photos attached."A couple were horrifying; pictures of my children with rifle cross hairs superimposed on their heads.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An email threat sent to an attorney came from a man who had attempted to swindle his employer.The scheme began with a letter the con man sent to media outlets."He actually drafted a letter on his employer`s letterhead making it look like the employer had written the letter about the individual being a sex offender," U.S. Postal Inspector John Jackman said.To be specific: recruiting and trafficking young women for erotic services.The con artist then filed a defamation suit against his employer."He`s trying to get money, trying to get a quick buck like he did in the past," Jackman said.An attorney was brought in to fight the suit, and received an email threat with photos attached."A couple were horrifying; pictures of my children with rifle cross hairs superimposed on their heads.
Contact 6: Katrina Cravy discusses safe ways to donate
During times of tragedy many people open up their hearts and wallets to those in need.
During times of tragedy many people open up their hearts and wallets to those in need.
Contact 6: Avoid getting "swiped" by scammers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has uncovered a scam involving individuals taking advantage of folks who have and use pre-paid debit cards.We live in a world of "swipe now, and pay later," and many count on pre-paid plastic to help limit spending.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has uncovered a scam involving individuals taking advantage of folks who have and use pre-paid debit cards.We live in a world of "swipe now, and pay later," and many count on pre-paid plastic to help limit spending.
Contact 6: A "lot" of problems -- hidden camera at car dealerships
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 discovered thousands of cars on Wisconsin roads with hidden dangers, and more that were sold before they were fixed -- cars with open safety records, and salesmen who didn't seem to consider this a big deal.FOX6's Contact 6 took a hidden camera into car dealerships and found some hidden dangers that not even salespeople know about.Carfax provides vehicle history reports to consumers, and warns that 52,000 cars are for sale in Wisconsin with open recalls and potentially dangerous defects -- defects that drivers think dealers should be taking care of."They should, but they don't," one man told Contact 6.Contact 6 found several recalled vehicles that were not fixed, but were being sold on lots in southeastern Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 discovered thousands of cars on Wisconsin roads with hidden dangers, and more that were sold before they were fixed -- cars with open safety records, and salesmen who didn't seem to consider this a big deal.FOX6's Contact 6 took a hidden camera into car dealerships and found some hidden dangers that not even salespeople know about.Carfax provides vehicle history reports to consumers, and warns that 52,000 cars are for sale in Wisconsin with open recalls and potentially dangerous defects -- defects that drivers think dealers should be taking care of."They should, but they don't," one man told Contact 6.Contact 6 found several recalled vehicles that were not fixed, but were being sold on lots in southeastern Wisconsin.
Katrina Cravy says woman scammed after “winning” a car
FOX6′s Contact 6 says one woman lost thousands after she received a letter saying she was a winner — and all she had to do was pay the tax.
FOX6′s Contact 6 says one woman lost thousands after she received a letter saying she was a winner — and all she had to do was pay the tax.
Contact 6: Woman scammed after "winning" a car
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says one woman lost thousands after she received a letter saying she was a winner -- and all she had to do was pay the tax."They want me to enter a contest for $30,000 which I won`t win, that`s for sure," Reta Gail George said.George was referring to letters she receives in the mail."They look very authentic," George said.George's saga began in 2011 when she was told she had won a Mercedes-Benz that was on its way to her home."We`re at the state line Miss George.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says one woman lost thousands after she received a letter saying she was a winner -- and all she had to do was pay the tax."They want me to enter a contest for $30,000 which I won`t win, that`s for sure," Reta Gail George said.George was referring to letters she receives in the mail."They look very authentic," George said.George's saga began in 2011 when she was told she had won a Mercedes-Benz that was on its way to her home."We`re at the state line Miss George.
Contact 6: Work-from-home reshipping scams
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new scheme targeting people who want to work from home is growing in popularity.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new scheme targeting people who want to work from home is growing in popularity.
Katrina Cravy goes undercover, discovers a bed of deception
Used mattresses sold as new.
Used mattresses sold as new.
Contact 6: Woman goes broke via online relationship
Along with the surge in online dating comes an important warning to be wary of people you “love” asking for money.
Along with the surge in online dating comes an important warning to be wary of people you “love” asking for money.
Contact 6: Woman goes broke via online relationship
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Along with the surge in online dating comes an important warning to be wary of people you "love" asking for money."Initially, it started out as a friendship.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Along with the surge in online dating comes an important warning to be wary of people you "love" asking for money."Initially, it started out as a friendship.
Contact 6: Con artist nearly scams woman out of home
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Elderly people can be a target for con artists, and FOX6's Contact 6 found one victim who is on the verge of losing everything."My uncle and aunt purchased this house in 1948.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Elderly people can be a target for con artists, and FOX6's Contact 6 found one victim who is on the verge of losing everything."My uncle and aunt purchased this house in 1948.
Katrina Cravy discusses door-to-door sales company scam
A door-to-door sales company takes hundreds of dollars, but doesn’t deliver — so Contact 6′s Katrina Cravy tried to find some answers in a very unlikely place!
A door-to-door sales company takes hundreds of dollars, but doesn’t deliver — so Contact 6′s Katrina Cravy tried to find some answers in a very unlikely place!
Contact 6: Door-to-door sales company scams customers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A door-to-door sales company takes hundreds of dollars, but doesn't deliver -- so Contact 6's Katrina Cravy tried to find some answers in a very unlikely place!Ann Wilson contacted FOX6's Contact 6 about a company called "Dreamers of America" -- involving door-to-door salesmen with heart-wrenching stories."He wants to make a better life for himself and his child, and he was doing this to hopefully make that happen," Wilson said.Wilson paid $50 for a new tea pot, and was so moved by the salesman's story, she threw in a tip."As the kid's leaving, I borrow 20 dollars from my son to give to this guy to buy his son something on his way out the door!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A door-to-door sales company takes hundreds of dollars, but doesn't deliver -- so Contact 6's Katrina Cravy tried to find some answers in a very unlikely place!Ann Wilson contacted FOX6's Contact 6 about a company called "Dreamers of America" -- involving door-to-door salesmen with heart-wrenching stories."He wants to make a better life for himself and his child, and he was doing this to hopefully make that happen," Wilson said.Wilson paid $50 for a new tea pot, and was so moved by the salesman's story, she threw in a tip."As the kid's leaving, I borrow 20 dollars from my son to give to this guy to buy his son something on his way out the door!
Katrina Cravy talks about work-at-home mystery shopper scams
The idea of making a little extra cash is enticing, and ads promise big bucks for stuffing envelopes or becoming a mystery shopper.
The idea of making a little extra cash is enticing, and ads promise big bucks for stuffing envelopes or becoming a mystery shopper.
Contact 6: Work-at-home mystery shopper scams
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The idea of making a little extra cash is enticing, and ads promise big bucks for stuffing envelopes or becoming a mystery shopper.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The idea of making a little extra cash is enticing, and ads promise big bucks for stuffing envelopes or becoming a mystery shopper.
Contact 6: "Return A Pet" scam preys on pet owners
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- People love their pets and want to keep them safe.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- People love their pets and want to keep them safe.
Contact 6: Alert about man who gambled away millions
He was once an up and coming stockbroker, but he had a vice, a costly one.
He was once an up and coming stockbroker, but he had a vice, a costly one.
Contact 6: Up-and-coming stockbroker takes customers for millions
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He was once an up-and-coming stockbroker, but he had a costly vice -- not just for him, but for those who trusted he was making legitimate investments.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He was once an up-and-coming stockbroker, but he had a costly vice -- not just for him, but for those who trusted he was making legitimate investments.