Want to reboot your budget for the new year? Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa speaks with a wealth management planner about how to map your money moves.
The New Year is almost here and experts say it’s the time to set your financial plan. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares three top financial tips for 2023.
It’s a hacker tactic designed to trick you into letting con artists access your personal info. Consumer investigator Rachel DePompa talks to the FBI about “spear phishing” and how you can protect yourself.
Whether you’re looking for holiday deals or scrambling for a last-minute gift, ‘tis the season to online shop. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa explains why the FBI says stay away from debit and stick to your credit card for those online purchases.
Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year at the Charleston International Airport, but airport officials say simple steps can keep your plans on schedule.
Looking to jump into the housing market next year? Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares what you need to know about inflation’s impact on interest rates.
Black Friday is less than a month away and with more than $183 million already lost to online shopping fraud this year, security experts say scammers are prepping for the holiday rush. Consumer Reporter Caresse Jackman breaks down holiday scammer strategies including one that aims to defraud those with the giving spirit.
With inflation hitting its highest rate in decades, saving money is top of mind. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert who explains why cash might be the key to saving money.
A James Island couple who hired a contractor to renovate their back deck says the work was never performed and, after the contractor’s arrest in an unrelated case, they’re still left waiting for their money back.
This week is Utility Scam Awareness Week, and Dominion Energy is reminding customers how to stay safe and what the telltale signs of utility scams are.
Traces of a chemical tied to blood cancers including leukemia have been detected in dozens of popular sunscreens and after-sun products, according to tests conducted by online pharmacy and lab Valisure.
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two scam calls reported Tuesday afternoon involving someone pretending to be an electric utility employee.
With more holiday gifts being sent through the mail this year, the United States Post Office is urging people to send their packages early to avoid the rush.
Over 35 million Americans say they’ve had a package stolen within the last year, according to finder.com. As the holiday season approaches, that number is expected to rise.
A Trident United Way study found the Tri-County area to be one of the most expensive places to live in the Palmetto State, with housing costs putting many people in a bind.
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its 10th annual Business and Community Expo Monday, but because of the pandemic, the event is going virtual.
And then when the pandemic hit and shut the NBA down, Jatae, who had already moved out on her own, came home. So now we have all four children at home, three grown, and the one that's saying why are y'all back cause this is my house. So now everybody's under one roof.
The casting agency who assisted the Netflix program “Outer Banks” during its first season said it learned of a scam targeting people who hope to be cast for the program’s second season.
According to officials, a scam operation using Bluff Online Sales has been ripping people off using fake online ads regarding the sale of preowned vehicles
As Congress considers another economic relief package to help during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission has put out another warning about potential scams.
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