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News Archive

Beware of Scams Following Hurricane Helene

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

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

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

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

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

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

Complaints Continue to Rise; 2023 Total Highest Since 2009

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) continues to see an upward trend in the number of complaints filed with…

2023 Average APR for SC Mortgages Reaches 6.7%, Property Values and Loan Amounts Level Out

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2023 Mortgage Log Report. The report compares mortgage…

Scammers Don't Take Summer Vacations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – While you are out relaxing in the sun, scammers are working on ways to steal your money and personal information. The South Carolina…

SCDCA to Represent Consumer Interest in Dominion Energy Filing, Public Hearings Scheduled

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of residential consumers as the…