1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (218+ words) May is garage sale season! While these sales offer great deals and unique merchandise, shoppers should be sure to remember the importance of product safety and check for recalls on any items they intend to purchase. While garage sale shopping,…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (117+ words) Thankfully, this consumer avoided the scam by: " Acknowledging the possibility they were talking to a scammer. " Asking the "landlord" questions about the property, which they were unable to answer. o These included information about utilities, appliances, available dates to tour…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (652+ words) Getting outdoors and enjoying the warmer weather conditions may require a bit of extra planning for those managing seasonal allergies. Theda Care medical experts have advice on how to do so more effectively this spring. "If not managed properly, allergies…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago  (293+ words) KFIZ Scammers Ask for Payment by Barcode Consumers are reporting a new payment method being used by scammers. This usually involves the scammer impersonating a trusted organization, making up a reason why the consumer owes them money, then sending them…...

4+ week, 1+ hour ago  (168+ words) " Consumers can't win a lottery they didn't enter. Real lotteries don't ask winners to keep their prize secret. " Scammers can use a consumer's personal information to commit identity theft " so be suspicious of requests even for basic details like a…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (183+ words) April 13-17 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Whether it is a summer flood, winter blizzard, a spring hailstorm, or another weather event like a tornado or windstorm, severe weather strikes quickly and often without warning. That's why it is…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (230+ words) As warmer weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin. Knowing what to do before you find a young wild animal can make…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (266+ words) As the winter snow melts, Wisconsin consumers may be searching for landscaping or lawncare services. While they think about hiring a company or contractor, there are several considerations they should take into account " and tips they can follow to make…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (349+ words) KFIZ DATCP receives regular reports of job/employment scams. There are multiple online platforms that allow employers to post job listings, and potential employees to search for job opportunities. While most activity on these websites is legitimate, sometimes scammers break…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (349+ words) March 9-13, 2026 is Flood Safety Week in Wisconsin. Flooding is a hazard that we can experience through multiple ways. Snow melt and spring thaw can cause flooding along waterways, ice jams can cause rivers and streams to rise above their banks…...