James Gardetto found guilty, faces 12 years in prison
WAUKESHA -- A former TV repairman, James Gardetto faces 12 years in prison after he was convicted Monday, August 13th in Waukesha County court.
WAUKESHA -- A former TV repairman, James Gardetto faces 12 years in prison after he was convicted Monday, August 13th in Waukesha County court.
Contact 6 investigates "Legal Helpers" debt relief company
MILWAUKEE -- Promises of paying off huge bills backfired on a Milwaukee woman.
MILWAUKEE -- Promises of paying off huge bills backfired on a Milwaukee woman.
Contact 6 investigates United Custom Car Care after complaints
MILWAUKEE -- Some customers are so angry with an auto repair shop, they came to FOX6's Contact 6 for help.
MILWAUKEE -- Some customers are so angry with an auto repair shop, they came to FOX6's Contact 6 for help.
Contact 6: Jury duty scam draining bank accounts across country
MILWAUKEE -- Some are being told they'll be arrested for not showing up for jury duty, but FOX6's Contact 6 says there's a trick here that could put your bank account at risk!
MILWAUKEE -- Some are being told they'll be arrested for not showing up for jury duty, but FOX6's Contact 6 says there's a trick here that could put your bank account at risk!
Contact 6: President Obama will pay your utility bills?
MILWAUKEE -- You may have heard President Barack Obama is willing to pay your utility bills, but it's not true!
MILWAUKEE -- You may have heard President Barack Obama is willing to pay your utility bills, but it's not true!
Contact 6 helps Pewaukee man get cracked plasma TV replaced
PEWAUKEE -- A tiny crack in a TV became a big issue with an electronics giant, but one FOX6 viewer refused to give up until his TV got fixed!
PEWAUKEE -- A tiny crack in a TV became a big issue with an electronics giant, but one FOX6 viewer refused to give up until his TV got fixed!
Contact 6: Scammers targeting social security recipients
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing a warning for those receiving social security checks and says not getting an actual check may be better in the long run!
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's Contact 6 is issuing a warning for those receiving social security checks and says not getting an actual check may be better in the long run!
Contact 6 helps couple settle out-of-state debt
MILWAUKEE -- A two-year fight with Illinois took a real toll on one Wisconsin couple!
MILWAUKEE -- A two-year fight with Illinois took a real toll on one Wisconsin couple!
Contact 6: Checking your medical bills for mistakes
GREENFIELD -- Say the words "health insurance" and "medical bills" and many people's eyes glaze over.
GREENFIELD -- Say the words "health insurance" and "medical bills" and many people's eyes glaze over.
Contact 6: Beware if purchasing prom dresses online
MILWAUKEE -- It's prom season, and prom can often be a defining moment in a teen's life - a time they'll never forget!
MILWAUKEE -- It's prom season, and prom can often be a defining moment in a teen's life - a time they'll never forget!
Contact 6 puts five plumbing companies to the test
MILWAUKEE -- You flip on the faucet and there's no hot water!
MILWAUKEE -- You flip on the faucet and there's no hot water!
Contact 6: Top 6 delinquent Wisconsin taxpayers
MILWAUKEE -- You are supposed to pay your taxes on time, but some don't!
MILWAUKEE -- You are supposed to pay your taxes on time, but some don't!
Faulty gas meter costs homeowner over $1,100
MILWAUKEE -- A faulty gas meter cost one Milwaukee homeowner over $1,100!
MILWAUKEE -- A faulty gas meter cost one Milwaukee homeowner over $1,100!
Contact 6: Federal lawsuit filed against Instant Tax Service
MILWAUKEE -- Complaints about Instant Tax Service turned into a federal lawsuit against its corporate headquarters, and FOX6's Contact 6's reports played a role.Close to 25 complaints about Instant Tax Service - a tax preparation company located near 81st and Appleton first caught Contact 6's eye when cell phone video was handed over, showing chaos inside the business from those angry that workers made promises of loans, but used check stubs from the loan applications to file people's taxes without their knowledge or approval.
MILWAUKEE -- Complaints about Instant Tax Service turned into a federal lawsuit against its corporate headquarters, and FOX6's Contact 6's reports played a role.Close to 25 complaints about Instant Tax Service - a tax preparation company located near 81st and Appleton first caught Contact 6's eye when cell phone video was handed over, showing chaos inside the business from those angry that workers made promises of loans, but used check stubs from the loan applications to file people's taxes without their knowledge or approval.
Contact 6: Spring cleaning your "financial house"
MILWAUKEE -- If you win the Mega Millions jackpot of $500 million, you can hire a team of people to clean your house.
MILWAUKEE -- If you win the Mega Millions jackpot of $500 million, you can hire a team of people to clean your house.
Dept. of Justice suing Instant Tax Service corporate headquarters
MILWAUKEE -- The Department of Justice is suing the corporate headquarters of a tax preparation business recently profiled in a FOX6 Contact 6 report.Instant Tax Service and its corporate owner, Fez Ogbazion, are facing allegations of fraud, along with numerous franchises in Chicago, Indianapolis, Las Vegas and Kansas City.The Milwaukee franchise featured in Contact 6's report was not named in the suit.The Justice Department alleges much of what Contact 6 learned from talking with FOX6 viewers who sent in complaints about the Instant Tax Service near 81st and Appleton - that the business uses paycheck stubs from mostly low-income customers looking for loans.The complaints say Instant Tax Service then intentionally prepares and files fraudulent tax returns that promise large refund checks.
MILWAUKEE -- The Department of Justice is suing the corporate headquarters of a tax preparation business recently profiled in a FOX6 Contact 6 report.Instant Tax Service and its corporate owner, Fez Ogbazion, are facing allegations of fraud, along with numerous franchises in Chicago, Indianapolis, Las Vegas and Kansas City.The Milwaukee franchise featured in Contact 6's report was not named in the suit.The Justice Department alleges much of what Contact 6 learned from talking with FOX6 viewers who sent in complaints about the Instant Tax Service near 81st and Appleton - that the business uses paycheck stubs from mostly low-income customers looking for loans.The complaints say Instant Tax Service then intentionally prepares and files fraudulent tax returns that promise large refund checks.
Contact 6 issues payday loan scam alert
MILWAUKEE -- For people who need a little extra cash, payday loans are tempting, but FOX6's Contact 6 says beware!
MILWAUKEE -- For people who need a little extra cash, payday loans are tempting, but FOX6's Contact 6 says beware!
Contact 6 helps little girl get brand new digital camera
MILWAUKEE -- A special birthday gift for a young girl broke down, and so did communication with the company responsible for fixing it.
MILWAUKEE -- A special birthday gift for a young girl broke down, and so did communication with the company responsible for fixing it.
Contact 6 resolves two problems, gets back $1,000 for viewers
MILWAUKEE -- When you have a problem with a company, nothing can be more frustrating than getting the runaround through poor customer service.FOX6's Contact 6 receives hundreds of complaints every week.
MILWAUKEE -- When you have a problem with a company, nothing can be more frustrating than getting the runaround through poor customer service.FOX6's Contact 6 receives hundreds of complaints every week.
Contact 6 receives over 20 more Instant Tax Service complaints
MILWAUKEE -- An angry customer screamed for FOX6's Contact 6 inside an Instant Tax Service office, and since Katrina Cravy went inside, over 20 other FOX6 viewers have complained.
MILWAUKEE -- An angry customer screamed for FOX6's Contact 6 inside an Instant Tax Service office, and since Katrina Cravy went inside, over 20 other FOX6 viewers have complained.