COLUMBIA, S.C. – A few days just isn’t enough to celebrate National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW)! NCPW is officially March 3-9, but the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is expanding our plans for NCPW with a month of free shred …
As a new tax season begins, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) want to remind taxpayers to be vigilant against identity theft and tax refund fraud. Knowing what to look for and how …
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs joins the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and Palmetto Poison Center in promoting the safe use and recycling of household batteries. COLUMBIA, S.C. — In recognition of National …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the 2024 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The Report is a compilation of data from complaints received January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Some of …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina veterans and other pensioners targeted by a high-interest loan scheme are now receiving their settlement checks. Nearly $725,000 in refunds are being issued to consumers who were convinced they could “sell” their pension and …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina veterans whose pensions were targeted by illegal high interest loans, are now receiving their settlement checks. $725,000 in refunds are being issued to the South Carolina consumers who were convinced they could sell their …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) launched its Identity Theft Unit (“The Unit” / “IDTU”) in 2013 and is celebrating the anniversary with the release of its 10-year report. The Unit aims to educate consumers about …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – December is Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) will recognize the month with several free webinars. SCDCA urges everyone to take steps to protect their personal …
COLUMBIA, S.C. –Scammers flood social media during the holidays as they try to entice shoppers to hand over cash and personal information. According to the Federal Trade Commission, one in four people who reported losing money to fraud since 2021 said it …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carri Grube Lybarker, Administrator of the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, announces the appointment of Scott Cooke as Communications Director. Cooke will serve as the main point of media contact at SCDCA and direct the …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The three major national credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian and Transunion – have permanently extended a program that lets consumers check their credit report once a week for free. Anyone can visit AnnualCreditReport.com or call …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – When a business or organization experiences a security breach of a certain size, they report it to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). SCDCA knows through those reports, breach numbers are skyrocketing; since July …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to prepare as Hurricane Idalia approaches. There are steps you can take to reduce the stress caused by this weather emergency. Organize your finances. Collect …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Summer is coming to an end and the school year is just around the corner. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) wants to make sure you get your money’s worth as you are buying school supplies. Tax free weekend is August …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – With more than half of 2023 in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for a complaint roundup with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). Complaints have increased significantly compared to the first six months of 2022. SCDCA …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – It’s summertime which means you may see more solar sales representatives walking through your neighborhood. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the Office of Regulatory Staff (the ORS) want consumers to be aware …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2022 Mortgage Log Report. The report compares mortgage application data received from licensed brokers and lenders for calendar year 2022. Mortgage brokers and …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In celebration of the Homeowners Association (HOA) Law’s fifth anniversary, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing a compilation of the HOA complaint data received from June 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022 …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A key red flag of a scam is when someone pretends to be from a well-known organization such as federal or state agencies, law enforcement or businesses. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is no exception to this rule …
What you need to know: Tax refund fraud is when someone uses your personal information to file a false tax return and steal your refund. The SCDOR has several processes to fight tax fraud, including mailing some taxpayers a notice asking them to verify …
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