Protection from scams, and the limited value of extended warranties
From The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio by Wisconsin Public Radio
June 4, 2026 · 1h 39m
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.
People in this episode
Host: Larry Meiller
Guest: Wirecutter writer
Topics covered
- scams
- consumer protection
- extended warranties
- financial advice
- Wisconsin
Keywords
- scams
- extended warranties
- consumer protection
- Wisconsin
- financial advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wisconsin Public Radio, Wirecutter, consumer protection office
Places: Wisconsin
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