Michelle Reinen and Michael Domke of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are back to talk about the recent scams they’re uncovering. Then, we talk about misinformation and how it appears on social media and the internet. Our guest is Kate Hinnant from UW-Eau Claire.
Featured in this Episode
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DATCP: Stay safe on the internet, watch out for fraudulent letters and charity scams
Next month is National Internet Safety Month. Leaders of Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection join us to talk about how to avoid fraudsters on the internet. Plus, they break down the most popular scams they’re seeing around the state.
If you have a question or want to report a scam, reach out to DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov or (800) 422-7128.
Check your credit for free here. You can also call 877-322-8228 to check your credit.
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How to spot misinformation in daily life
Misinformation is false or misleading content spread by people who don’t know it’s false, according to a guide by Wisconsin Watch. We talk about how to identify misinformation (and disinformation) in your daily life.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Michelle Reinen Guest
- Michael Domke Guest
- Kate Hinnant Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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