How Do Scammers Actually Get Their Money?

Friday, September 5th, 2025 -- 9:01 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) There’s always a new scam going on, but there’s a common thread that connects them all: how do the scammers actually get your money?

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Wisconsin Consumer Protection director Michelle Reinen says anyone trying to get you to use non-traditional payment methods is probably not legitimate.

Cash is impossible to track once you’ve sent it. Other methods to look out for are peer-to-peer cash apps, gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or Etherium.

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