Contact 6: Son offers advice after mother loses $20K in scam
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A caller says you've won millions of dollars.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A caller says you've won millions of dollars.
Contact 6: Scammers targeting small business owners
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says scammers are targeting small business owners."Millions of dollars were taken by these fraudsters, from victims," U.S. Postal Inspector Jason Crowe said.The scam involved lightbulbs."The suspect in this investigation sent out invoices for light bulbs that were not ordered and that were often not received by the victim companies," Crowe said.By examining hundreds of invoices and bank records, postal inspectors identified 800 victims."(The lightbulbs) were grossly overpriced," Crowe said.So why would a business end up paying an invoice for a product it never ordered?"Because the accounts payable department and the local stores aren`t in sync with what the other is doing," Crowe said.Some advice: be vigilant.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 says scammers are targeting small business owners."Millions of dollars were taken by these fraudsters, from victims," U.S. Postal Inspector Jason Crowe said.The scam involved lightbulbs."The suspect in this investigation sent out invoices for light bulbs that were not ordered and that were often not received by the victim companies," Crowe said.By examining hundreds of invoices and bank records, postal inspectors identified 800 victims."(The lightbulbs) were grossly overpriced," Crowe said.So why would a business end up paying an invoice for a product it never ordered?"Because the accounts payable department and the local stores aren`t in sync with what the other is doing," Crowe said.Some advice: be vigilant.
Contact 6: Putting Milwaukee-area mechanics to the test
Some mechanics charge $100.
Some mechanics charge $100.
Contact 6: Older adults being targeted through "Grandparents Scam"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing an alert regarding the "Grandparents Scam" -- saying even the smartest grandparent could fall victim!"I got a phone call from someone who said he was my grandson, sounded exactly like him and said he was in Mexico and had some trouble and needed some money," Eleanor Reimer said.Reimer went to the Post Office with $5,800 in cash.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing an alert regarding the "Grandparents Scam" -- saying even the smartest grandparent could fall victim!"I got a phone call from someone who said he was my grandson, sounded exactly like him and said he was in Mexico and had some trouble and needed some money," Eleanor Reimer said.Reimer went to the Post Office with $5,800 in cash.
Contact 6: Avoiding falling victim to a Ponzi scheme
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The president of an investment firm is behind bars after lying to investors and stealing nearly $8 million.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The president of an investment firm is behind bars after lying to investors and stealing nearly $8 million.
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.