Wisconsin officials warn of phone, text scams in July 2025
Your cellphone keeps you connected. It also makes you vulnerable. Scammers call and text constantly, hoping to catch you off-guard.
Your cellphone keeps you connected. It also makes you vulnerable. Scammers call and text constantly, hoping to catch you off-guard.
Wisconsin officials warn of July 2025 scams
Contact 6 spoke with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) about the top scams to watch out for in July 2025.
Contact 6 spoke with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) about the top scams to watch out for in July 2025.
Episode 13: Debt
Contact 6 fielded questions from FOX6 News viewers about debt. The questions can be about mortgages, student loans, credit card debt, medical debt, installment debt, pay day loans, repossessions, bankruptcy, tax disputes and collections.
Contact 6 fielded questions from FOX6 News viewers about debt. The questions can be about mortgages, student loans, credit card debt, medical debt, installment debt, pay day loans, repossessions, bankruptcy, tax disputes and collections.
Wisconsin law overturned; disabled workers to get unemployment
A preliminary injunction says the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) can no longer deny unemployment benefits for people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
A preliminary injunction says the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) can no longer deny unemployment benefits for people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Wisconsin law overturned; disabled workers to get unemployment
Thousands of people with disabilities in Wisconsin could soon qualify for unemployment benefits. A new court order says the state must cast aside a ban that previously made them ineligible.
Thousands of people with disabilities in Wisconsin could soon qualify for unemployment benefits. A new court order says the state must cast aside a ban that previously made them ineligible.
Contact 6 helps consumers save $34,000 in June 2025
Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped to resolve 17 cases in June 2025. Their reported total savings are $34,175.36.
Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped to resolve 17 cases in June 2025. Their reported total savings are $34,175.36.
Contact 6 helps consumers save $34,000 in June 2025
Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped to resolve 17 cases in June 2025. Their reported total savings are $34,175.36.
Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped to resolve 17 cases in June 2025. Their reported total savings are $34,175.36.
Jackson family sues over hail damage, gets favorable settlement
An insurance battle over hail damage in Washington County is finally over. The outcome follows Contact 6 and a lawyer taking an interest in the case.
An insurance battle over hail damage in Washington County is finally over. The outcome follows Contact 6 and a lawyer taking an interest in the case.
Jackson family sues over hail damage, gets favorable settlement
An insurance battle over hail damage in Washington County is finally over. The outcome follows Contact 6 and a lawyer taking an interest in the case.
An insurance battle over hail damage in Washington County is finally over. The outcome follows Contact 6 and a lawyer taking an interest in the case.
License plate mix-up: Wisconsin woman charged nearly $2K for unpaid tolls
A license plate mix-up leads to thousands of dollars in unpaid toll invoices for one woman.
A license plate mix-up leads to thousands of dollars in unpaid toll invoices for one woman.
Wisconsin woman charged nearly $2K for unpaid tolls
A license plate mix-up leads to thousands of dollars in unpaid toll invoices for one woman.
A license plate mix-up leads to thousands of dollars in unpaid toll invoices for one woman.
Ask Contact 6: Debt
Jenna Sachs joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about Contact 6's newest topic, debt. Contact 6 is now accepting your questions about debt in all its forms, such as student loans, credit card debt, bankruptcy, and much more.
Jenna Sachs joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about Contact 6's newest topic, debt. Contact 6 is now accepting your questions about debt in all its forms, such as student loans, credit card debt, bankruptcy, and much more.
Wrongly declared dead, 83-year-old tries to revive Social Security status
An 83-year-old Kenosha woman was mistakenly declared dead by the Social Security Administration (SSA) following the death of her husband.
An 83-year-old Kenosha woman was mistakenly declared dead by the Social Security Administration (SSA) following the death of her husband.
Wrongly declared dead, 83-year-old tries to revive Social Security status
It was hard enough losing her partner of 62 years. Then, an 83-year-old Kenosha woman had to prove that she didn't die, too.
It was hard enough losing her partner of 62 years. Then, an 83-year-old Kenosha woman had to prove that she didn't die, too.
Student loans, fraudulent letters; Wisconsin scam warning for June
Wisconsin's Division of Trade & Consumer Protection is sharing its top consumer warnings for June.
Wisconsin's Division of Trade & Consumer Protection is sharing its top consumer warnings for June.
Wisconsin scam warning for June
Wisconsin's Division of Trade & Consumer Protection is sharing its top consumer warnings for June.
Wisconsin's Division of Trade & Consumer Protection is sharing its top consumer warnings for June.
Contact 6 helps consumers save $50,000 in May
Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped them to resolve 21 cases and save $49,751.80 in May.
Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped them to resolve 21 cases and save $49,751.80 in May.
Contact 6 helps consumers save?$50,000 in May
Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped them to resolve 21 cases and save $49,751.80 in May.
Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped them to resolve 21 cases and save $49,751.80 in May.
Episode 12: Aging
Contact 6 took viewer questions about aging. Those questions were about things like benefits, long-term care, aging in place, estate planning, transportation, healthcare, assistive technology and home modifications.
Contact 6 took viewer questions about aging. Those questions were about things like benefits, long-term care, aging in place, estate planning, transportation, healthcare, assistive technology and home modifications.
West Allis business won't return heirloom pianos, customers say
Customers trusted a West Allis business with heirloom pianos. Years later, they wonder what's happened to their treasured instruments.
Customers trusted a West Allis business with heirloom pianos. Years later, they wonder what's happened to their treasured instruments.