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News Archive

SCDCA to Represent Consumer Interest in Duke Energy Carolinas Filing: Public Hearings Scheduled

Fri, 10/03/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers as the Public Service…

Secure Your Information. Take Advantage of Free Webinars, Shred Events During Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Tue, 09/30/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Everyone can be cyber smart. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to remind you that there are simple,…

Consumer Alert: George Funeral Home (Aiken) Closed

Tue, 09/30/2025
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is aware of the closing of George Funeral Home in Aiken. Consumers may have questions about…

SCDCA to Represent Consumer Interest in Duke Energy Progress Filing: Public Hearings Scheduled

Mon, 09/22/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers as the Public Service…

Scammers Using Couriers to Pick Up Gold Bars and Cash

Mon, 09/08/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning about imposter scams where criminals are tricking people into…

Barcodes are the Latest Twist on Imposter Scams

Mon, 08/18/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers constantly change tactics and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning consumers about their…

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…