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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. 

News Archive

SC Consumers Report Losses of Nearly $8.5 Million to Scams and ID Theft in 2025

Tue, 02/24/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scams and identity theft cost South Carolina consumers nearly $8.5 million in 2025, according to SCDCA’s annual Identity Theft…

Distribution of George Funeral Home Preneed Contracts Underway

Fri, 02/20/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is in the process of distributing the remaining preneed funeral contracts…

Protect Your Refund and Identity This Tax Season; Upcoming Webinar on Tax-Time Tips with SCDOR

Tue, 02/17/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to guard against tax-time identity theft and scams.…

2026 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released

Wed, 02/04/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the 2026 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. …

State of Emergency: SC Residents Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather

Thu, 01/22/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to prepare for potential winter weather and to be on…

50 Years of Protecting Consumers and Businesses

Tue, 01/13/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – As the new year gets underway, the South Carolina Department of Consumers Affairs (SCDCA) is reflecting on the agency’s 50th…

‘Tis the Season for Holiday and Travel Scams

Mon, 12/15/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The holiday rush is underway and scammers hope you’re too busy to catch onto their schemes. The South Carolina Department of…

Protect Your Identity, Attend a Free Shred Event and Educational Webinars

Mon, 12/01/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – December is Identity Theft Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to take…

Beware of Fake Party and Event Invitations During the Holidays

Thu, 11/20/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Now is the time of year when many people are planning parties and holiday events. Scammers are sneaky and often take advantage of…

Fake Discounts and Sales, Don’t be Fooled This Holiday Season

Mon, 11/17/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Holiday sales are already underway and that means scammers are at work, trying to take advantage of shoppers with fake websites and…