The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

The Department is currently working at a limited capacity onsite. You can file a complaint and submit applications for licensing online. Filings you do not wish to make, or that are not available, online should be submitted via mail for processing.

Department staff is available to assist with any questions at 800-922-1594 (toll free in SC) or 803-734-4200 8:30am until 5pm Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. You can also email general questions to scdca@scconsumer.gov.

For COVID-19 resources for businesses and consumers, visit the COVID-19 Resources page.

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs

Computers, Identity & Privacy

Protect Yourself Online

Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing Scams (PDF) - Beware of fraudsters attempting to "phish" personal info from unsuspecting consumers.
Email is Not Secure (PDF) - Email is a very common and useful form of communication. The following tips can help make your email experience safer and more enjoyable.
Tips for Beating Cyber Criminals (PDF) - Tips on how to strengthen your security while using computers and mobile devices.

Identity Theft

How to Prevent Identity Theft (PDF) - This brochure provides step-by-step instructions on what to do after a security breach and more.
How to Prevent Identity Theft (YouTube) - Learn how to protect yourself in under two minutes!
Financial Monitoring Tools (PDF) - These tips can help you protect and monitor your financial information in ways you may not have thought of before.
Learn more about Identity Theft

Privacy

How to Opt Out of Unwanted Offers (PDF) - Wondering how you can stop annoying calls, emails and mail from coming to you? Here are the tips to help stop it.
Tips to be a Savvier Consumer (PDF) - Here are ten easy ways to get you on track to avoid scams and identity theft.