Diane Lee

2 weeks ago | wspa.com | Diane Lee

(WSPA) – $190 million in stolen SNAP benefits were reported to the Federal Government for just the last fiscal year (October 1, 2023- September 30, 2024). And in just the last quarter of that, SNAP scams jumped by 600% in South Carolina, alone. However, after December 20, 2024, the Federal Government stopped reimbursing EBT cardholders because of a change in the law.

1 month ago | wspa.com | Diane Lee

(WSPA) – Do you love travel but hate the headaches that can come with it? From tools that save you time to tricks that save you money, we have expert advice on the Top 7 travel hacks. Jacque and Bill Foster in Greenville have taken their four children to far-off places like the grasslands of Africa, the castle tops of Scotland and the scenic coast of Croatia. Along the way, Mrs. Foster has become a bit of a travel guru, collecting priceless tips that help to make any vacation go smoothly.

1 month ago | wspa.com | Diane Lee

(WSPA) – As more people move to South Carolina, there’s a growing problem and it’s not just traffic. Disputes that aren’t so neighborly, are on the rise. In this 7NEWS Consumer Exclusive, why homeowner associations are now at the center of a number of bills at the statehouse. No one ever plans on being out of step with their neighbors, but it was just a few steps that lead Michael Cassar down that path. “So over here on the left side of the deck is where the stairs should have been.

1 month ago | wspa.com | Diane Lee

(WSPA) – If someone steals from your bank account, you’re protected right?  Unfortunately, it’s not always that clear cut since the bank won’t usually return your funds if someone tricked you into moving the money. But what if your account was accessed and your money was used without you doing a thingOne Upstate couple is warning others to check their accounts carefully, after their long fight for their rights when they lost $15,000 to bank fraud.

1 month ago | wspa.com | Diane Lee

(WSPA) – Who would have thought looking for a place to rent or buying property could make you vulnerable to con artists.  From fake listings to misuse of public records, home listing scams are growing more common. Here’s a breakdown of what to avoid. Whitney Gibson has big dreams for his vacant Travelers Rest land, but recently he found out the hard way, he’s not the only one.