Here's how easy it is to break into your luggage

Toy packaging creates headaches for parents

The reporter in this story uses a variety of potentially dangerous tools to make his point about how hard it is to open toy packages. It's a good point. Several years ago, I required hand surgery after using a scissors to remove plastic wrapping.

Do people really fall for the Nigerian scam? Meet a victim in the Green Bay area

Weights and Measures inspectors protecting you from overcharges

Milwuakee Journal analyzes statistics from weights and measures inspections

Check out travel agencies with Consumer Protection before turning over your money

Consumers will keep on paying for new TV's on monthly utility bills

Some of those new flat screen TV's use a lot more electricity than the old ones.

National recall of kids clothing with drawstrings after WI Consumer Protection finds them in local stores

What to do if a merchant charges your credit card without your permisson

Cybershopping safety

Mike Ivey: Gift cards: the $8 billion sucking sound

The Madison Capitol Times' Mike Ivey on gift cards

With the 11-2 Green Bay Packers winning the NFC North, look out for ticket rip-offs!

WBAY-TV in Green Bay interviews WI Consumer Protection on how to protect yourself

Christmas shoppping: This miniature credit card reader can be used by criminals to steal your credit card information in restaurants and stores

Gift check giving and receiving advice from Slate's Dear Prudence

Consumer Reports on how to get the lowest price when online Christmas shopping

Consumer Reports says that dynamic pricing means that you may be charged more than someone else when shopping on line.

Contractor prosecuted after WI Consumer Protection investigates

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports on questionable contractors and how to avoid them.

Spamming your cellphone

WKOW Video Player

Analysis of identity theft statistics

"Between 2004-2006 there was a significant increase in theft via the Internet, lost or stolen wallets, and home and car robberies." This is an interesting analysis of identity theft during 2006.

Bank trash can lead to ID theft

The numbers you need for Christmas shopping

Get the real numbers on electronics for Christmas.

Give this Christmas, but give wisely!