Contact 6: Couple loses life savings through inheritance scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing a warning about a scam targeting those who believe they are owed an inheritance.Pamela Peddie's husband Harry received a life-changing email while she was away caring for her six parents."He told me a wonderful thing had happened while I was gone.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing a warning about a scam targeting those who believe they are owed an inheritance.Pamela Peddie's husband Harry received a life-changing email while she was away caring for her six parents."He told me a wonderful thing had happened while I was gone.
Contact 6: How dirty is your cell phone?
Your cell phone is lifeline -- but what type of life is living on it?
Your cell phone is lifeline -- but what type of life is living on it?
Contact 6: How dirty is your cell phone?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are more cell phones than people in the United States, and many can't imagine life without one.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are more cell phones than people in the United States, and many can't imagine life without one.
Contact 6: "Sweetheart Swindle" online fraud
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing a warning regarding the "Sweetheart Swindle" -- an online fraud that leaves victims with more than a broken heart.Douglas Butler's 80-year-old father lost his life savings, more than $2 million, to a woman he met online."If she could think of a lie to tell my Dad about why she needed money - she told it," Butler said."She told him she needed the money for breast cancer surgery, purchase a vehicle to fix up her home and also pay off debt to leave her job and be with him," U.S> Postal Inspector Amy Kerkof said."He was very conservative, frugal and the idea that he was handing out money -- he would hand over $100,000 at a time -- never occurred to anyone," Butler said.Postal inspectors began tracking bank records and found the suspect, Shea Saenger, was spending the money on a new house, new equipment for her family farm and additional land."This case was rather compelling and heartbreaking because the victim suffers Alzheimer`s and was so far gone, didn`t realize he was a victim," Kerkof said."To me, when someone steals everything from you - it`s everything.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing a warning regarding the "Sweetheart Swindle" -- an online fraud that leaves victims with more than a broken heart.Douglas Butler's 80-year-old father lost his life savings, more than $2 million, to a woman he met online."If she could think of a lie to tell my Dad about why she needed money - she told it," Butler said."She told him she needed the money for breast cancer surgery, purchase a vehicle to fix up her home and also pay off debt to leave her job and be with him," U.S> Postal Inspector Amy Kerkof said."He was very conservative, frugal and the idea that he was handing out money -- he would hand over $100,000 at a time -- never occurred to anyone," Butler said.Postal inspectors began tracking bank records and found the suspect, Shea Saenger, was spending the money on a new house, new equipment for her family farm and additional land."This case was rather compelling and heartbreaking because the victim suffers Alzheimer`s and was so far gone, didn`t realize he was a victim," Kerkof said."To me, when someone steals everything from you - it`s everything.
Contact 6: When should you invest?
Looking to earn a rate of return on your money that beats the market by a long shot?
Looking to earn a rate of return on your money that beats the market by a long shot?
Contact 6: Not checking statements can bring trouble!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Checking bank statements is one of those chores that may fall to the wayside for those who trust their banks, but FOX6's Contact 6 says when it comes to credit card statements, that trust can bring trouble!Paul Agne says thieves stole his identity with the help of an accomplice inside his bank."They were hitting my home equity line.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Checking bank statements is one of those chores that may fall to the wayside for those who trust their banks, but FOX6's Contact 6 says when it comes to credit card statements, that trust can bring trouble!Paul Agne says thieves stole his identity with the help of an accomplice inside his bank."They were hitting my home equity line.
Contact 6: Katrina exposes "Vacation Club" deals
Katrina joins FOX6 WakeUp with ways to protect yourself against fraudulent vacation deals.
Katrina joins FOX6 WakeUp with ways to protect yourself against fraudulent vacation deals.
Contact 6: Scam via mail claims individuals have won millions
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing an alert about a mailer telling individuals they have won millions -- and thousands are learning the hard way that this mailer is a scam.Betty Klassen was devastated to learn she and her husband were scammed out of thousands of dollars."I believed them that it was a real thing and it was going to make our lives different.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing an alert about a mailer telling individuals they have won millions -- and thousands are learning the hard way that this mailer is a scam.Betty Klassen was devastated to learn she and her husband were scammed out of thousands of dollars."I believed them that it was a real thing and it was going to make our lives different.
Contact 6: Be alert of contest, lottery scam
The notice in mail says you're a big winner -- and it's for millions!
The notice in mail says you're a big winner -- and it's for millions!
Contact 6: Scam targeting baby boomers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has an alert for baby boomers who are thinking about the next chapter in their lives.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has an alert for baby boomers who are thinking about the next chapter in their lives.
Contact 6: Scammers now working nightclubs
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has a warning for all the night owls out there!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has a warning for all the night owls out there!
Contact 6: Learning how to spot counterfeit merchandise
It's a shoppers paradise-- designer handbags -- the coolest sunglasses -- all at bargain prices.
It's a shoppers paradise-- designer handbags -- the coolest sunglasses -- all at bargain prices.
Contact 6: Learning how to spot counterfeit merchandise
CHICAGO (WITI) -- Would you pay less than $50 for an "authentic" sports jersey?
CHICAGO (WITI) -- Would you pay less than $50 for an "authentic" sports jersey?
Contact 6: Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has discovered a scam involving paying a small processing fee after receiving a letter announcing you are the million dollar winner in a major sweepstakes.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has discovered a scam involving paying a small processing fee after receiving a letter announcing you are the million dollar winner in a major sweepstakes.
Contact 6: Check scam targeting job seekers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A check comes in the mail after an individual applies for a job on Craigslist -- but FOX6's Contact 6 says the check is fraudulent, and this is a scam.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A check comes in the mail after an individual applies for a job on Craigslist -- but FOX6's Contact 6 says the check is fraudulent, and this is a scam.
Contact 6: Treasury check scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Millions of dollars are stolen every year in a scam that law enforcement officials say is easy to pull off -- and taxpayers are the victims.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Millions of dollars are stolen every year in a scam that law enforcement officials say is easy to pull off -- and taxpayers are the victims.
Contact 6: Con artists finding new ways to make a fortune
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has an alert for anyone with a credit card: con artists are finding new ways to make a fortune.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has an alert for anyone with a credit card: con artists are finding new ways to make a fortune.
Contact 6: Work-from-home scams
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 recently took a closer look at some work-from-home offers to see whether they're legit.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 recently took a closer look at some work-from-home offers to see whether they're legit.
Contact 6: Saving money through legitimate coupons
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says trying to save money could cost a lot!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says trying to save money could cost a lot!
Contact 6: Accountant drains clients' life savings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has a warning of an accountant who ended up draining his clients' life savings!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has a warning of an accountant who ended up draining his clients' life savings!