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, economics professor Yunsun Huh joins us to explain “pink tax” and why it matters.
Featured in this Episode
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Be on the lookout for scams targeting the elderly, home titles and roadway tolls
Scammers target older people because they tend to be wealthier, are more likely to take phone calls and may not have friends or family around to help identify a scam. Our guests from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are back to talk about scams related to the elderly, home titles, tolls, digital items and more.
DATCP Hotline: (800) 422-7128
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Pink tax: When women pay more
The “pink tax” is price disparity based on gender. It’s when common goods, like personal hygiene products, cost more for women than men. We talk with a UW-Whitewater professor about why that is, and the impact it has on women’s financial status in the economy.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Michelle Reinen Guest
- Michael Domke Guest
- Yunsun Huh Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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