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Even in a stable economy, consumers in Wisconsin and elsewhere still express pessimism and advocates said a key federal agency working on issues like unfair business practices cannot risk losing resources needed to help consumers
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Jordan DeMay was 17 when he killed himself at his family's home in Marquette, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
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Nationally, Medicare loses about $60 billion a year to a combination of fraud, errors and abuse
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The American Association of Consumer Credit Professionals - best known as the AACCP - has issued a warning about rogue credit repair firms, whose shady practices prey on consumers who are trying to repair their credit and rebuild their lives
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Consumer advocates warned more people report being targeted by scammers as key information to protect their financial identity is not always getting through, and a Wisconsin expert hopes holiday shoppers take note
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A Wisconsin grand jury indicted a Connecticut man on wire fraud charges over accusations he scammed older residents
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As the winter holiday season approaches, consumer advocates and federal agencies are warning the public to be on the lookout for tell-tale signs of a scam.
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The Internal Revenue Service says bad actors are using the mail delivery system to prey on people by telling them they're owed a refund.
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Scammers targeting student-loan borrowers in Wisconsin and elsewhere are shifting into high gear - spurred by the uncertainty surrounding President Joseph R. Biden's debt-cancellation plan.
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Holiday shoppers are starting to face a time crunch in wrapping up their gift lists. As they rush to the stores or sift through online platforms, fraud experts warn about ignoring red flags for scams.