COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is offering new resources to help consumers make an informed decision when considering solar energy for their home. SCDCA will offer a free webinar “Thinking About Solar?” on …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scams cost South Carolina consumers more than $2.25 million in the first six months of 2026. Consumers filed 272 scam reports with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) from January 1 to June 30. Some of the information …
Tax-free weekend is August 7-9, 2026, and is a great time to buy school supplies while saving the 6% state sales tax and applicable local taxes on many items. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) encourages consumers to go into the …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Complaints filed with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) continue to rise. SCDCA received 4,309 complaints between January 1 to June 30, 2026, about 37% higher than the 3,137 complaints received during that same …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2025 Mortgage Log Report. The report compares mortgage application data received from licensed brokers and lenders for calendar year 2025. Mortgage brokers and …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – From January 1 to June 30, 2026, 41 businesses reported security breaches to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). Those breaches affected 1,131,320 South Carolina residents. So far during 2026, financial businesses …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – While you may be making Fourth of July travel plans, scammers are working on ways to steal your money and identity. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to guard their wallets and personal information …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rising gas prices have many consumers looking for ways to save at the pump. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) reminds consumers that fuel prices are determined by supply and demand and that spikes at the pump can …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Join the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) as we celebrate National Financial Literacy Month this April. SCDCA is offering a series of educational events and sharing resources to help you manage money wisely and stay …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interest of residential consumers as the Public Service Commission (PSC) evaluates Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.’s request to increase rates. The …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The number of South Carolinians impacted by security breaches declined by 56 percent over the past year. During 2025, 99 businesses reported breaches to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). Those breaches affected 2, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. –National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) officially runs March 1-7 and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is again expanding our efforts to cover the entire month. Cryptocurrency Scam Education To kick off NCPW, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scams and identity theft cost South Carolina consumers nearly $8.5 million in 2025, according to SCDCA’s annual Identity Theft and Scams Report. The newly released report includes insights into the types of ID theft/scams reported to SCDCA …
COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is in the process of distributing the remaining preneed funeral contracts held by George Funeral Home in Aiken. Because six months have passed since the facility closed, the law …
COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to guard against tax-time identity theft and scams. Thieves may file tax returns using stolen identities to pocket refunds and often send fake messages claiming …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the 2026 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The Report is a compilation of data from complaints received January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Some of …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to prepare for potential winter weather and to be on lookout for those who may try to take advantage of the situation. Be aware that price gouging, utility scams …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – As the new year gets underway, the South Carolina Department of Consumers Affairs (SCDCA) is reflecting on the agency’s 50th anniversary celebration. SCDCA was established by the South Carolina Consumer Protection Code, which became …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The holiday rush is underway and scammers hope you’re too busy to catch onto their schemes. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to be vigilant and protect their money and personal information this …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – December is Identity Theft Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to take steps to protect their personal information. ID theft is costly and affects many in South Carolina. Since …
