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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…