DATCP on popular scams to avoid;  Boosting broadband in Wisconsin

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
A cell phone shows numerous "Scam Likely" calls
A cell phone shows numerous “Scam Likely” calls. Steven Potter/WPR

Michelle Reinen and Michael Domke of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection join us again to talk about the latest scams their department is investigating. Plus, we get an update about broadband internet access in Wisconsin from Alyssa Kenney of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

Featured in this Episode

  • Consumer protection: Watch out for fake job offers, credit repair scams and phoney political action committees

    Our regular guests from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are back to talk about scams related to political action committees, jury duty notices and more.  

    Hotline: ​DATCPHotline​​@wi.gov​ or (800) 422-7128

  • Broadband access updates from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

    Broadband internet is becoming a necessary part of a community’s infrastructure, but some places in Wisconsin don’t have access. We get an update on broadband efforts, plus learn more about digital equity.

    Internet Discount Finder

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Michelle Reinen Guest
  • Michael Domke Guest
  • Alyssa Kenney Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director

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