Consumer

The USDA is making changes to what can be labeled as organic.

With warmer weather just around the corner, a Lowcountry woman is warning people to remain cautious before accepting any offers for yard work.

The South Carolina Real Estate Commission is warning consumers about a rise in fraudulent sales and mortgages for vacant lots.

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.

United States Postal Service officials have issued a warning to avoid sending valuables through blue mail drop boxes.

The White House said the president is also seeking ideas from business leaders to further bring down inflation.

The numbers were all lower than economists had expected.

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a possible phone scam involving callers impersonating deputies.

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.

The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to its highest level in 15 years.

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.

On Super Saturday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, large crowds took to downtown Charleston for last-minute holiday shopping.

One of the biggest scams, according to cybersecurity expert Stephanie Benoit-Kurtz, is fake websites that often lure in customers through email links.

The holidays are here, and the state’s consumer watchdog group wants you to be beware of Grinches looking to steal your holiday cheer.

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.

South Carolina’s average gas price is below the U.S. average at $3.15, according to AAA Carolinas.

Spirit Airlines announced new flights to the Granite State on Friday.

Online “impostor schemes” targeting investors are growing more prevalent and sophisticated, South Carolina’s attorney general’s office warned.

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office said a scam designed to scare victims out of their money has returned.

South Carolina will help parents with back-to-school shopping in August with its annual sales tax holiday weekend.

South Carolina officials announced a settlement in Dominion Energy’s electric rate case before the state’s Public Service Commission.

Several Wendy's locations are hiring for a variety of positions.

The Georgetown County sheriff released a warning Friday about a scam to be on the lookout for.

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.