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Complaints Continue to Rise in 2025; Over $800k Recovered for Consumers
Tue, 07/22/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Complaints filed with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) continue to rise. SCDCA received 3,137…2024 Average APR for SC Mortgages Reaches 6.8%
Wed, 07/16/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2024 Mortgage Log Report. The report compares…Consumer Alert: Take Steps to Protect Accounts After Potential Password Breach
Mon, 06/23/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news agencies report 16 billion login credentials have been leaked and posted online. The impacted accounts are said to…Celebrate Homeownership Month with Free Educational Resources
Tue, 06/03/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the benefits of owning a home. The South Carolina Department of Consumer…Federal Rule Combating Hidden and Add-On Ticket and Hotel Fees Now in Effect
Mon, 05/12/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A new federal rule aimed at preventing deceptive pricing for live-event ticketing and short-term lodging is now in effect. The South…Focus on Your Money During Financial Literacy Month
Tue, 04/01/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is celebrating National Financial Literacy Month. SCDCA is offering…Consumer Alert: SC Residents Encouraged to Consider Deleting 23andMe Accounts to Protect Personal Data
Mon, 03/31/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolinians are encouraged to consider deleting their 23andMe account data to protect their personal data. The genetic testing…Irmo High School to Represent Palmetto State in National LifeSmarts Championship
Fri, 03/28/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – For the second year in a row, Irmo High School earned an invitation to the National LifeSmarts Championship. In 2024 the team…Be On Guard Against Tax Identity Theft and Scams
Tue, 03/04/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Protect your tax refund and your personal information from falling into the hands of criminals. The South Carolina Department of…Free Shred Days and Educational Webinars Throughout March!
Fri, 02/28/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. –National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time to focus on your rights and avoiding the latest scams and identity theft schemes.…