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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

Recent News

Tue, 08/29/2023

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…

Thu, 08/03/2023

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…

Mon, 07/31/2023

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…

Thu, 07/27/2023

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…

Fri, 06/30/2023

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…

Wed, 06/28/2023

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…

Mon, 05/15/2023

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…

Tue, 03/28/2023
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…
Wed, 03/01/2023

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Get your file boxes ready because the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is headed across the state once again for National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW).…

Mon, 02/13/2023

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Darlington car dealer has voluntarily agreed to refund $81,180 to 166 South Carolina consumers in closing fee revenue. The dealer will be reaching out to consumers over the next…

Thu, 02/02/2023

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the fourth Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The…

Mon, 01/30/2023

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers are waiting for that January 31, 2023 W-2 deadline to pass so they can start making their rounds. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges…