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JoAnn Merrigan

News 3's JoAnn Merrigan reports on stories that will help you be an informed consumer.

Consumer Links and Resources

Consumer Complaints – tell JoAnn your story at 644-6847 or jmerrigan@wsav.com.

For consumer help:
Ga. Office of Consumer Affairs
S.C. Dept. of Consumer Affairs

Check out a business or file complaint:
Better Business Bureau
BBB on theft

Complaints about national issues with fraudulent businesses:
The Federal Trade Commission

Legal information:
National Consumer Law Center

Recalls and safety information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission

General consumer tips:
Free Consumer Action Handbook
Federal Citizen Information Center
Protecting Your Identity
National Resource for Identity Theft


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Latest Consumer Headlines
Postage Stamps Price Increases Monday
Sunday, May 11 7:43 PM
The boost is part of what's expected to be an annual price adjustment by the postal service.
fridaygas
Friday, May 9 6:27 PM
Drivers are more and more frustrated with gas prices. Meanwhile, Congressman John Barrow says there is something lawmakers could to to help
ethanol
Wednesday, May 7 6:35 PM
newfood
Tuesday, May 6 6:17 PM
More families are calling the 2-1-1 hotline as the local food bank asks people to participate in a food drive on Saturday
Forever stamp
Tuesday, May 6 3:53 PM
The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12. Forever Stamp will still get your letter delivered.
Additional Airline Baggage Fees Start Today
Monday, May 5 8:18 AM
Today many big airlines including United and US Airways will start charging service fees for a second checked bag.
Company Recalls More Than a Quarter Million Pounds of Meat
Sunday, May 4 6:53 PM
The US Agriculture Department says the recall includes several brands of fresh and frozen products made by Gourmet Boutique of Queens.
Will You Get Another Stimulus Check?
Saturday, May 3 7:21 PM
If some Democrats have their way, you may get another economic stimulus check. They say more is needed than the current rebate checks to help the economy.
 
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