Protection from scams, and the limited value of extended warranties
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of scams in Wisconsin and the questionable value of extended warranties.
Wisconsinites are being hit with a litany of new and old scams, we learn from the state’s consumer protection office. Then, we talk to a Wirecutter writer about why extended warranties are almost never worth the cost.
Topics covered
- scams
- consumer protection
- extended warranties
- financial advice
- Wisconsin
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