Wisconsin’s top scams for December 2024
Contact 6 spoke with the Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection about some common scams making the rounds in December.
Contact 6 helped consumers save $28,000 in November 2024
She didn’t have a medical emergency, but a Wauwatosa woman got an emergency room bill anyway. She spent months telling the hospital they’d billed the wrong person.
Open Record: Surprise Spending
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares two consumer issues where people encountered unexpected expenses.
Caledonia family wants refund for unfinished construction project
Delays, excuses and unpaid workers. One Caledonia family says they’ve heard it all during their home renovation.
Sheboygan family fights 'astronomical' ambulance bill
When a common infection made it harder for a toddler to breathe, a Sheboygan family took him to an urgent care clinic. Its staff recommended overnight care and ordered an ambulance. More than a year later, the family is still fighting a bill for that ride.
Wisconsin’s top scams for November 2024
The best way to protect yourself is by knowing the signs. Contact 6 spoke with the Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) about common scams making the rounds in November.
Contact 6 helps consumers save nearly $74,000 in October 2024
Two women wrote to Contact 6 after losing thousands of dollars. One was targeted by fraudsters. The other had major buyer’s remorse.
Milwaukee DPW voids parking citations, 'error' caught on camera
The Milwaukee DPW voided parking citations after an "error." Home surveillance cameras captured vehicles being ticketed and towed with little warning.
Episode 6: Health care system issues, medical bills
We have experts prepared to answer questions about medical billing mistakes, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, coverage gaps, the Affordable Care Act, second opinions, long-term and short-term care, senior care and more.
Ask Contact 6: health care questions
Contact 6 is accepting questions about healthcare systems, insurance plans and medical bills until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. Contact 6's Jenna Sachs joined FOX6 WakeUp to explain how the process works and the experts she'll be chatting with.
Window Select customer waiting amid second company’s closure
The company said his windows would be installed in twelve weeks. More than 150 weeks later, he still doesn’t have the windows he ordered.
Open Record: Prized Possessions
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs explains two recent consumer issues where viewers had trouble keeping their belongings safe.
