Contact 6: Identity theft victim shares tips to protect oneself
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has tips that could help keep information safe, and keep you from losing thousands to an identity thief!Surveillance photos helped postal inspectors link Andrew Myers -- a former financial advisor to more than 57 cases of identity theft."He stole clients' information and identity profiles from both his customers and his fellow co-workers and then performed changes of addresses and opened various bank accounts in his name," U.S. Postal Inspectors Douglas Biel said.Myers worked for Northwestern Mutual, selling both investments and insurance, but his own quest for money led to his downfall."He was trying to live the high life.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has tips that could help keep information safe, and keep you from losing thousands to an identity thief!Surveillance photos helped postal inspectors link Andrew Myers -- a former financial advisor to more than 57 cases of identity theft."He stole clients' information and identity profiles from both his customers and his fellow co-workers and then performed changes of addresses and opened various bank accounts in his name," U.S. Postal Inspectors Douglas Biel said.Myers worked for Northwestern Mutual, selling both investments and insurance, but his own quest for money led to his downfall."He was trying to live the high life.
Contact 6: Ponzi scheme investment promises high returns
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says it is a scam that comes with a warning that can't be emphasized enough -- whenever an investment promises unusually high returns, run in the other direction!"They said they had this investment opportunity - and it looked like a really good deal," Dennis Sindrey said.Sindrey was one of many victims of an elaborate investment scheme."(The con man) was previously an attorney in Houston, owes over$30 million in back taxes.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says it is a scam that comes with a warning that can't be emphasized enough -- whenever an investment promises unusually high returns, run in the other direction!"They said they had this investment opportunity - and it looked like a really good deal," Dennis Sindrey said.Sindrey was one of many victims of an elaborate investment scheme."(The con man) was previously an attorney in Houston, owes over$30 million in back taxes.
Contact 6: Scam targets small business owners
FOX6′s Contact 6 has a warning for small business owners: your client may not be who you think.This scam began with an email order for fliers and business cards — sent to a minuteman press store.
FOX6′s Contact 6 has a warning for small business owners: your client may not be who you think.This scam began with an email order for fliers and business cards — sent to a minuteman press store.
Contact 6: Scam targets small business owners
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has a warning for small business owners: your client may not be who you think.This scam began with an email order for fliers and business cards -- sent to a minuteman press store."Everything appeared to be legitimate," Ken Schaeffer said.Then, the payment arrived."We received a postal money order and it was for more than what it should have been," Schaeffer said.Part of the payment was for the printing expenses, owner Steve Schaeffer was told.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 has a warning for small business owners: your client may not be who you think.This scam began with an email order for fliers and business cards -- sent to a minuteman press store."Everything appeared to be legitimate," Ken Schaeffer said.Then, the payment arrived."We received a postal money order and it was for more than what it should have been," Schaeffer said.Part of the payment was for the printing expenses, owner Steve Schaeffer was told.
Contact 6: Big beauty product sale could have resulted in loss of thousands
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A big beauty product sale made a salesperson suspicious, and it's a good thing instinct took over!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A big beauty product sale made a salesperson suspicious, and it's a good thing instinct took over!
Contact 6: Social security number theft leads to ID theft
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Identity theft can happen anywhere, and FOX6's Contact 6 says it is important to safeguard your social security number."A woman behind the desk asked me for my social security number.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Identity theft can happen anywhere, and FOX6's Contact 6 says it is important to safeguard your social security number."A woman behind the desk asked me for my social security number.
Contact 6: Katrina Cravy discusses foreign lottery scam
FOX6′s Contact 6 is warning of a foreign lottery scam involving con artists in Jamaica targeting people in the U.S. When many think of Jamaica, they picture beautiful beaches and tropical weather.
FOX6′s Contact 6 is warning of a foreign lottery scam involving con artists in Jamaica targeting people in the U.S. When many think of Jamaica, they picture beautiful beaches and tropical weather.
Contact 6: Jamaica con artists targeting U.S. victims
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is warning of a foreign lottery scam involving con artists in Jamaica targeting people in the U.S.When many think of Jamaica, they picture beautiful beaches and tropical weather.However, U.S. Postal Inspectors say the island is also a home base for a foreign lottery scam, involving con men who are now threatening their victims."The individuals who are actually perpetrating these schemes are incredibly violent individuals and extremely aggressive," U.S. Postal Inspector Antonio Gomez said.U.S. Postal Inspectors say this is a troubling trend.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is warning of a foreign lottery scam involving con artists in Jamaica targeting people in the U.S.When many think of Jamaica, they picture beautiful beaches and tropical weather.However, U.S. Postal Inspectors say the island is also a home base for a foreign lottery scam, involving con men who are now threatening their victims."The individuals who are actually perpetrating these schemes are incredibly violent individuals and extremely aggressive," U.S. Postal Inspector Antonio Gomez said.U.S. Postal Inspectors say this is a troubling trend.
Contact 6: Avoiding identity theft
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Elsy was devastated after discovering the money she and her husband were saving for a new home had been stolen from their bank account."The dream was gone.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Elsy was devastated after discovering the money she and her husband were saving for a new home had been stolen from their bank account."The dream was gone.
Contact 6: Katrina Cravy discusses lottery scam
Katrina Cravy joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about a lottery scam.
Katrina Cravy joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about a lottery scam.
Contact 6: Tips on modeling careers for young girls
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A career in front of the camera can bring in some serious cash, but FOX6's Contact 6 has some tips on how to avoid modeling heartache.Like the modeling profession itself, an offer to a young girl was seductive."The modeling agency sent this young girl an email stating that she could start modeling classes which could help her start modeling professionally," U.S. Postal Inspector Lori McCallister said.In the email, she was asked for her weight, waist size and for three photographs."She received a check for $2,500.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A career in front of the camera can bring in some serious cash, but FOX6's Contact 6 has some tips on how to avoid modeling heartache.Like the modeling profession itself, an offer to a young girl was seductive."The modeling agency sent this young girl an email stating that she could start modeling classes which could help her start modeling professionally," U.S. Postal Inspector Lori McCallister said.In the email, she was asked for her weight, waist size and for three photographs."She received a check for $2,500.
Contact 6: Con men - How modern day pirates earn their booty
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some con men live the high life -- enjoying luxury cars, large homes and anything money can buy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some con men live the high life -- enjoying luxury cars, large homes and anything money can buy.
Contact 6: Booking a spring break getaway
Those who are thinking of booking a spring break getaway for the whole family need to act fast!
Those who are thinking of booking a spring break getaway for the whole family need to act fast!
Contact 6: Scammer shares her road to redemption
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For more than 40 years, FOX6's Contact 6 has been providing stories of those who have been ripped off.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For more than 40 years, FOX6's Contact 6 has been providing stories of those who have been ripped off.
Contact 6: Company selling sad story to make a sale
Contact 6's Katrina Cravy is warning you about a company claiming to help inner-city youth.
Contact 6's Katrina Cravy is warning you about a company claiming to help inner-city youth.
Contact 6: Individuals going door-to-door in Milw. area asking for money
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing a warning about a company claiming to help inner-city youth.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing a warning about a company claiming to help inner-city youth.
Contact 6: Bogus sellers on Craigslist
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing an alert regarding Craigslist -- and scammers trying to sell something and bogus buyers."If you`re not careful when you buy on online auction sites or other sites, you can easily be duped from your money," U.S. Postal Inspector Tom Ouelette said.The item in question is an elliptical machine.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing an alert regarding Craigslist -- and scammers trying to sell something and bogus buyers."If you`re not careful when you buy on online auction sites or other sites, you can easily be duped from your money," U.S. Postal Inspector Tom Ouelette said.The item in question is an elliptical machine.
Contact 6: Work-at-home/online job postings scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Job seekers often turn to the internet to search for job opportunities -- and most sites feature real offers from real companies.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Job seekers often turn to the internet to search for job opportunities -- and most sites feature real offers from real companies.
Contact 6: Katrina Cravy discusses Microsoft scam
Are you having problems with your Microsoft?
Are you having problems with your Microsoft?
Contact 6: Alert for those receiving social security checks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those on social security had until March 1st to set up a direct deposit account.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those on social security had until March 1st to set up a direct deposit account.