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Contact Call 4 Action/File an Online Complaint

Contact Call 4 Action/File an Online Complaint

Call 4 Action volunteers are here to serve you Monday through Thursday from 11a to 1p.
Call us at 414-967-5495.
Or, Click Here to file a complaint online. Read more »

November Scams

This is the time of year when we start hearing more about phone scams, scams involving bogus charities, and banking scams. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Identity Theft - Who's Posing as You?

With today being Halloween, a lot of people will be dressing up and posing as someone else. However, what do you do when it is not halloween, and someone tries to steal your identity by posing as you? Read more »

Call 4 Action: Getting Through on Busy Line

Call 4 Action: Getting Through on Busy Line

Are you frustrated with trying to get through on a number that is always busy? Here are a few tips on how to avoid busy signals or being placed on eternal hold that can be so frustrating. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Is Layaway The Way To Go?

Remember the days of layaway? They are back. But is layaway the way to go when you don't have enough cash to pay for your purchase in full? Read more »

Call 4 Action: Finding Low Cost Health Care Coverage

Are you in need of affordable health care coverage but are having a hard time finding it? This seems like it could be a real challenge for people, especially now that Badgercare is not accepting applications. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Renter's Insurance

Here's a heads up for anyone who is renting an apartment, house, or storage unit: You may want to consider renter's insurance. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Think Before You Buy

Call 4 Action: Think Before You Buy

Are you getting the itch to make a major purchase? Before you buy, you might want to think about more than just price and features. Read more »

More Households Qualify for Energy Assistance

Energy assistance is now available. And, due to some changes in the program, more people are eligible.
Click Here for more information on Energy Assistance. Read more »

Facebook, Twitter Phishing

A warning for anyone who actively uses Twitter or Facebook: watch out for potential phishing schemes. Read more »

Increase Your Chance of Getting Loan

Increase Your Chance of Getting Loan

Whether buying a house or buying a car, a number of people are finding it hard to get a loan these days. There are ways you can increase your chances. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Fake Government Web Sites

Are you planning to use the internet to apply for unemployment, or other government programs? Be careful. A number of people are getting tricked by fake websites. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Charity Phone Scams

Have you gotten a call from a charity that seems a bit fishy? Before you send money, you many want to check things out. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Coupon Scams

Have you come upon an offer that promises to help you make big bucks for selling or clipping coupons? Watch out. It could be a scam. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Appealing Denials for SSI/Social Security Disability Benefits

Call 4 Action: Appealing Denials for SSI/Social Security Disability Benefits

Have you or someone you know been turned down for disability benefits under SSI or Social Security? Don't give up. There may be some things that you can do to reverse this decision. Read more »

<b>Call 4 Action:</b> Back-To-School Scams

Call 4 Action: Back-To-School Scams

Are you looking to complete your education and trying to find a way to pay for it? Before you jump at an offer that seems too good to be true, watch out. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Beware of Small Business Scams

Consumers are not the only ones being targeted by scams these days. Scam artists are also targeting small business owners. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Clean Up and Recycle

It's hard to believe. But summer is almost over. For some, that means cleaning out the house, basement, and garage, and selling unwanted items in a rummage sale. What do you do with the stuff that didn't sell? Read more »

<b>Call 4 Action:</b> Protecting Against Data Thefts

Call 4 Action: Protecting Against Data Thefts

In the past year, a number of consumers have been learned that their credit and debit card information may have been compromised. Read more »

Call 4 Action: Saving on School Supplies

Are you strapped for cash and looking for ways to save money on back to school expenses? Here's a few tips on how you can cut the costs of sending kids back to school. Read more »



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