COLUMBIA, S.C. – Now is the time of year when many people are planning parties and holiday events. Scammers are sneaky and often take advantage of the holiday rush. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to be on guard …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Holiday sales are already underway and that means scammers are at work, trying to take advantage of shoppers with fake websites and phishing emails. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to slow down and …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers as the Public Service Commission (PSC) evaluates a utility rate increase request filed by Duke Energy Carolinas. The company …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Everyone can be cyber smart. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to remind you that there are simple, effective ways to protect your personal data. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and SCDCA will hold …
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers as the Public Service Commission (PSC) evaluates a utility rate increase request filed by Duke Energy Progress. The company serves …
COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning about imposter scams where criminals are tricking people into buying gold bars or withdrawing cash from their banking accounts and giving it over to a courier. In some …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers constantly change tactics and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning consumers about their latest schemes involving barcodes. Scammers send the barcodes to victims with instructions to go to popular …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Complaints filed with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) continue to rise. SCDCA received 3,137 complaints between January 1 to June 30, 2025, about 8% higher than the 2,904 complaints received during that same …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2024 Mortgage Log Report. The report compares mortgage application data received from licensed brokers and lenders for calendar year 2024. Mortgage brokers and …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news agencies report 16 billion login credentials have been leaked and posted online. The impacted accounts are said to include Facebook, Google and Apple passwords. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the benefits of owning a home. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) encourages everyone to take advantage of resources and information that can help you protect …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A new federal rule aimed at preventing deceptive pricing for live-event ticketing and short-term lodging is now in effect. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) encourages consumers and businesses to understand the …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is celebrating National Financial Literacy Month. SCDCA is offering educational events throughout April to help equip you to manage money wisely. During April, consumers are …
COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolinians are encouraged to consider deleting their 23andMe account data to protect their personal data. The genetic testing company is filing for bankruptcy. Consumers provided the company a DNA sample from saliva in exchange for …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – For the second year in a row, Irmo High School earned an invitation to the National LifeSmarts Championship. In 2024 the team received a Wildcard bid and this year won the state competition held February 4th. LifeSmarts is an interactive …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Protect your tax refund and your personal information from falling into the hands of criminals. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) remind taxpayers to be vigilant …
COLUMBIA, S.C. –National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time to focus on your rights and avoiding the latest scams and identity theft schemes. NCPW is officially March 2-8, but the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is once again …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers are continuing to try and trick people into handing over money or personal information. As we look back at the scams and identity theft reports received during 2024, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the 2025 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The Report is a compilation of data from complaints received January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Some of …
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