The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

You can file a complaint and submit applications for licensing online. Filings you do not wish to make, or that are not available, online can 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 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. You can also email general questions to scdca@scconsumer.gov.

Identity Theft Unit

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Identity Theft 

Find the most up to date state and federal resources at your disposal for avoiding identity theft. Whether you are a victim of identity theft or want to be a savvier consumer, this is the place to be.

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Scams

A one-stop-shop for spotting the most common scams reported in South Carolina. You can also report a scam to SCDCA. Remember, your report could stop someone else from becoming a victim of the same scam. 

Report Identity Theft (PDF)
Report a Scam - #Tell DCA (PDF)

  

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Security Breaches 

DCA's "Identity Theft and the Law: A Guide for Business and Government" and additional resources for preventing and responding to security breaches are available here.  

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IDTU Reports

The Unit releases monthly and annual scam reports, annual security breach reports and special reports based on data received from consumers and businesses.