It appears the state Bureau of Consumer Protection’s Hotline phone number is being “spoofed.” Frank Frasetto with Wisconsin Consumer Protection says they’ve received a surprising number of reports from consumers who’ve gotten calls that appear to be from the Consumer Protection Hotline. One consumer reported a message left by the caller was about the Wisconsin Do Not Call list. Another lost 500 dollars when told their phone service was going to be disconnected. The Bureau of Consumer Protection does NOT make phone calls to consumers using the 800 number. If they do call a consumer, the number that appears on a caller ID is from the 608 area code.
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photo: waupun mayor rohn bishop The Waupun Common Council has postponed action on wage increases for paid on call firefighters and elected officials to get more public input. The council discussed the matter, sometimes heated, at their meeting this week and will take up the issue again at their April 8th meeting. If […]
todayMarch 27, 2025
A house fire near New Holstein claimed the life of a child. Shortly after 2am Wednesday firefighters were called to the scene on Honeymoon Hill Road near County Road T. A child in the home was pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
todayMarch 27, 2025
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