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The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs will close Friday, January 10 at noon. We will resume normal operating hours on Monday, January 13.

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. You can also email general questions to scdca@scconsumer.gov. 

 

News Archive

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…

SCDCA and Department on Aging Partner to Warn Seniors About Scams

Tue, 08/13/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is celebrating the release of the newly updated scam guide, “Ditch the…

State of Emergency: SC Residents Urged to Prepare for Debby

Mon, 08/05/2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to heed disaster preparedness warnings as Debby…