About this episode

This episode discusses consumer protection issues and tips to prevent scams and fraud during the holidays.

This episode digs into a topic that’s a little different from Rural Realities’ usual content, but it’s something that affects us all and can be especially relevant during the holidays: consumer protection. Michelle Reinen, the Administrator of DATCP’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, joins the Wisconsin Farm Center’s Karen Endres to discuss seasonal consumer protection issues and tips to prevent scams and fraud. From safe online shopping to grocery store and gas station inspections,...

People in this episode

Host: Karen Endres

Guest: Michelle Reinen

Topics covered

• consumer protection
• scams
• fraud prevention
• holiday shopping
• online safety

Keywords

• scams
• fraud
• consumer protection
• holiday shopping
• online shopping
• grocery store inspections
• gas station inspections

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Farm Center

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