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2025 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released
Tue, 02/04/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the 2025 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. …SC School Districts Impacted by PowerSchool Data Breach
Mon, 01/13/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges parents to take steps to protect their children’s personal…Consumer Alert: Take Precautions When Hiring a Contractor
Fri, 12/20/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges those who are still recovering from Hurricane Helene and recent…Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Joy
Fri, 12/13/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. –While South Carolinians are sharing their generosity with gift purchases and charity donations, scammers are busy trying to take…Free Shred Event and Webinars During Identity Theft Awareness Month
Wed, 11/27/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – December is Identity Theft Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to be…Free Webinars, Shred Events to Help Protect Your Data During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Fri, 10/11/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cybersecurity can be intimidating. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to remind you that there are…Beware of Scams Following Hurricane Helene
Mon, 09/30/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fraudsters take advantage when a disaster strikes. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to stay…SCDCA Administrator to Take Part in U.S. Senate Hearing on Combatting Scams
Wed, 09/11/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) receives hundreds of scam and identity theft reports each year. On…SCDCA to Assist Consumers in Understanding Electric Bills and Recent Changes
Mon, 09/09/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Billing changes are now underway for many South Carolina residential electric customers. Two of the state’s energy providers…Scam Alert: Consumers Urged to Protect Information After Potential SSN Breach
Fri, 08/16/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news outlets are reporting a potential security breach involving billions of social security numbers. The South Carolina…