Congress hearing testimony over mail fraud schemes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Americans who fall for foreign lottery scams are losing billions, and now, Congress is hearing testimony on the issue.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Americans who fall for foreign lottery scams are losing billions, and now, Congress is hearing testimony on the issue.
Contact 6: Con artists target dormant credit accounts
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you think those credit cards you're no longer using are off limits to con artists -- you are wrong!Construction work came to a halt at a strip mall, after contractors were arrested for their role in a credit scam that cost consumers more than half a million dollars.It all started with one bad credit card company employee."She knew that these were dormant accounts which the businesses had lost track of, so she would go in manipulate the account," U.S. Postal Inspector Mona Hernandez said.She would create new credit cards, based on dormant accounts, and ask accomplices to use the cards."Multiple contractors were arrested in this case.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you think those credit cards you're no longer using are off limits to con artists -- you are wrong!Construction work came to a halt at a strip mall, after contractors were arrested for their role in a credit scam that cost consumers more than half a million dollars.It all started with one bad credit card company employee."She knew that these were dormant accounts which the businesses had lost track of, so she would go in manipulate the account," U.S. Postal Inspector Mona Hernandez said.She would create new credit cards, based on dormant accounts, and ask accomplices to use the cards."Multiple contractors were arrested in this case.
Contact 6: Avoid getting ripped off by moving companies
Summer is the busiest time of the year for people looking to move — and it’s also prime time for moving company ripoffs!
Summer is the busiest time of the year for people looking to move — and it’s also prime time for moving company ripoffs!
Contact 6: Avoid getting ripped off by moving companies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summer is the busiest time of the year for people looking to move -- and it's also prime time for moving company ripoffs!"The BBB, Better Business Bureau logged more than 8,500 complaints against movers last year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summer is the busiest time of the year for people looking to move -- and it's also prime time for moving company ripoffs!"The BBB, Better Business Bureau logged more than 8,500 complaints against movers last year.
Contact 6: Beware of phony "Yellow Pages" solicitations
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says small business owners should be on the lookout for companies posing as the "Yellow Pages." Contact 6 says not knowing who you're dealing with can cost you big money.The name "Yellow Pages" and the iconic "walking fingers" logo are not copyright or trademark protected.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says small business owners should be on the lookout for companies posing as the "Yellow Pages." Contact 6 says not knowing who you're dealing with can cost you big money.The name "Yellow Pages" and the iconic "walking fingers" logo are not copyright or trademark protected.
Katrina Cravy reveals sunscreen ratings winners
Time to start thinking of ways to beat the summer heat!
Time to start thinking of ways to beat the summer heat!
Contact 6: The importance of sunscreen
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Time to start thinking of ways to beat the summer heat!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Time to start thinking of ways to beat the summer heat!
Contact 6: CFP accused of Ponzi scheme -- selling fake investment
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A certified financial planner is accused of selling a fake investment.Daria Lisco and her husband lost more than $20,000 in an investment their neighbor first told them about."A nursing home investment and the returns were pretty good - maybe 8% and we decided we would invest money in that - because it was a good deal," Lisco said.For months, the Liscos were content, as the investment appeared to be making them money."One of the things about it is that he went through a legitimate company and checks were coming from that company so it wasn`t like you think this is a scam," Lisco said.However, this was a Ponzi scheme orchestrated by a former financial advisor."They were usually his own clients, so he knew who to approach," U.S. Postal Inspector Daniel Forrester said.Postal inspectors say the suspect created the fictitious nursing home investment, and ore than 13 victims invested $10 million."The product did not exist.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A certified financial planner is accused of selling a fake investment.Daria Lisco and her husband lost more than $20,000 in an investment their neighbor first told them about."A nursing home investment and the returns were pretty good - maybe 8% and we decided we would invest money in that - because it was a good deal," Lisco said.For months, the Liscos were content, as the investment appeared to be making them money."One of the things about it is that he went through a legitimate company and checks were coming from that company so it wasn`t like you think this is a scam," Lisco said.However, this was a Ponzi scheme orchestrated by a former financial advisor."They were usually his own clients, so he knew who to approach," U.S. Postal Inspector Daniel Forrester said.Postal inspectors say the suspect created the fictitious nursing home investment, and ore than 13 victims invested $10 million."The product did not exist.
Contact 6: Katrina Cravy discusses hot summer deals
Want to save this summer?
Want to save this summer?
Contact 6: Hot summer deals for June
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Want to save this summer?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Want to save this summer?
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.