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.
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.
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.
Elderly woman gets caught up in foreign lottery scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You're a winner!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You're a winner!
15-year-old boy targeted through eBay/PayPal scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Spelling makes all the difference -- especially when it comes to scams!
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.
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.
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 features items to skip while shopping for college
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Why spend more on college than you absolutely have to?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Why spend more on college than you absolutely have to?
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.
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.
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.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When there is a big national tragedy like a storm, there is a huge push for disaster relief money.
25 victims lose $2.9 million in financial scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When it comes to investing your hard-earned dollars, you need to be extra careful about who you trust -- even if you've known someone for years.Marian was crushed to learn the man she had trusted for more than 15 years was actually stealing her money."After all the years of knowing him, of course, I believed what he was saying," Marian said."He was a certified financial planner.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When it comes to investing your hard-earned dollars, you need to be extra careful about who you trust -- even if you've known someone for years.Marian was crushed to learn the man she had trusted for more than 15 years was actually stealing her money."After all the years of knowing him, of course, I believed what he was saying," Marian said."He was a certified financial planner.
Contact 6 shops three big box stores, seeking back-to-school deals
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting the kids ready to head back to school can be expensive -- but FOX6's Contact 6 has some tips to help parents with school aged children ready for a new school year, without breaking the bank!Contact 6 reached out to My Milwaukee Mommy blogger Ann Heinzel for some back-to-school shopping tips.Heinzel says her back-to-school shopping is done -- and get this?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting the kids ready to head back to school can be expensive -- but FOX6's Contact 6 has some tips to help parents with school aged children ready for a new school year, without breaking the bank!Contact 6 reached out to My Milwaukee Mommy blogger Ann Heinzel for some back-to-school shopping tips.Heinzel says her back-to-school shopping is done -- and get this?
Make sure online coupons are the real deal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Online coupons are everywhere these days, but many come with a catch!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Online coupons are everywhere these days, but many come with a catch!
Avoid falling victim to a get-out-of-debt scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Deep in debt?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Deep in debt?
Vacations on layaway may be a viable option for some consumers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Purchasing a vacation on layaway is a smart option for those consumers who may not be able to pay the entire cost at once.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Purchasing a vacation on layaway is a smart option for those consumers who may not be able to pay the entire cost at once.
Three from WI, one from Florida indicted for role in timeshare scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Three from Wisconsin, and one from Florida have each been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for their role in scamming folks – particularly targeting the elderly via timeshare scams.The following individuals have been federally indicted:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Three from Wisconsin, and one from Florida have each been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for their role in scamming folks – particularly targeting the elderly via timeshare scams.The following individuals have been federally indicted:
Postal inspectors discover bank scheme that stole $34 million
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Robert Saks is behind bars for orchestrating an international bank fraud scheme that stole $34 million.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Robert Saks is behind bars for orchestrating an international bank fraud scheme that stole $34 million.
Retired businessman loses savings in bank scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A retired businessman invested his savings of $3 million to a promising capital venture - only to find out that it was a sham.The man, who was in his late 80s, died before he saw the return of all his money.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A retired businessman invested his savings of $3 million to a promising capital venture - only to find out that it was a sham.The man, who was in his late 80s, died before he saw the return of all his money.
Postal inspectors warning of foreign lottery scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You've won!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You've won!
Worn wheels in Wisconsin, how safe are your tires?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Did you know you can buy used tires in Milwaukee for as little as $5?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Did you know you can buy used tires in Milwaukee for as little as $5?