Wisconsin Consumer Protection Offers Tips for Those Looking for Deals at Garage Sales This Summer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 -- 9:01 AM

(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) If you’re planning a yard sale this summer, or are out thrifting yourself, Wisconsin Consumer Protection has some tips.

According to Bob Hague with Wisconsin Radio Network, Administrator Michelle Reinen says you should watch out for unsafe toys or products before you make a purchase.

You can look up your potential purchase online at Safer Products dot Gov, and see if a recall has been issued. Reinen says they’ve also been getting reports of people passing counterfeit bills at rummage sales.

Watch out for people trying to make small purchases with large bills, and if you think you’re being scammed, call local law enforcement to file a report.

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