COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges parents to take steps to protect their children’s personal information following a data breach involving PowerSchool. The South Carolina Department of Education says all …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges those who are still recovering from Hurricane Helene and recent storms to take precautions when hiring a contractor to make repairs or remove debris. Taking steps to check out …
COLUMBIA, S.C. –While South Carolinians are sharing their generosity with gift purchases and charity donations, scammers are busy trying to take advantage of your holiday cheer. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) offers these tips to …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – December is Identity Theft Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to be vigilant. To help consumers keep their personal info safe and help families in need this holiday season, SCDCA is …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cybersecurity can be intimidating. 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 …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fraudsters take advantage when a disaster strikes. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to stay on guard as our state recovers from Hurricane Helene. Scammers will reach out by phone, email, text, social …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) receives hundreds of scam and identity theft reports each year. On Thursday, September 12, Administrator and Consumer Advocate Carri Grube Lybarker will share SCDCA’s work in …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Billing changes are now underway for many South Carolina residential electric customers. Two of the state’s energy providers recently increased electric rates and an additional provider is seeking approval for an increase. With these …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news outlets are reporting a potential security breach involving billions of social security numbers. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to take these steps to protect their personal …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is celebrating the release of the newly updated scam guide, “Ditch the Pitch.” The publication, first released in 2015, arms consumers with information to spot and avoid scams. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to heed disaster preparedness warnings as Debby approaches. There are steps you can take to reduce the stress caused during a weather emergency. Organize your …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) continues to see an upward trend in the number of complaints filed with the agency. SCDCA received 2,904 complaints between January 1 to June 30, 2024, slightly higher than the 2, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2023 Mortgage Log Report. The report compares mortgage application data received from licensed brokers and lenders for calendar year 2023. Mortgage brokers and …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – While you are out relaxing in the sun, scammers are working on ways to steal your money and personal information. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) wants consumers to know about common scams that are heating up this …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of residential consumers as the Public Service Commission (PSC) evaluates Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.'s request to increase rates …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the annual Identity Theft and Scams Report. The report shows how much money was lost to ID Theft and scams in 2023, along with the reported age ranges and types of ID …
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges those impacted by recent storms to be on the lookout for repair scams and people trying to take advantage of the situation. SCDCA encourages consumers not to rush into a decision and be …
Swansea High School's LifeSmarts TeamCOLUMBIA, S.C. – Swansea High School won the South Carolina LifeSmarts Competition held February 20th while Irmo High School was a Wildcard winner. The wins led to both schools receiving invitations to compete in …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The number of South Carolina consumers impacted by security breaches more than tripled over the past year. During 2023, 139 businesses reported breaches to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). Those breaches affected …
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 …
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