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Scam Alert: Deep Discounts and Phony Prizes on Social Media
Tue, 11/21/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. –Scammers flood social media during the holidays as they try to entice shoppers to hand over cash and personal information. According…SCDCA Appoints Communications Director
Mon, 11/20/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carri Grube Lybarker, Administrator of the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, announces the appointment of Scott Cooke…Free Credit Reports Every Week Forever!
Fri, 10/27/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The three major national credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian and Transunion – have permanently extended a program that…Don’t Get Spooked by a Security Breach: Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Mon, 10/02/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – When a business or organization experiences a security breach of a certain size, they report it to the South Carolina Department…Prepare for Hurricane Idalia and Disaster Scams
Tue, 08/29/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to prepare as Hurricane Idalia approaches. There are…Tax Free Weekend Starts Tomorrow! Learn What Qualifies and Tips to Remember.
Thu, 08/03/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Summer is coming to an end and the school year is just around the corner. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA)…Complaints On the Rise: Examining 2023 Complaint Trends and 2022 Data
Mon, 07/31/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – With more than half of 2023 in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for a complaint roundup with the South Carolina Department of…Solar Scammers Coming into the Light
Thu, 07/27/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – It’s summertime which means you may see more solar sales representatives walking through your neighborhood. The South Carolina…Number of Mortgage Applications Decreased in 2022 while APRs, Property Values and Loan Terms Increase
Fri, 06/30/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2022 Mortgage Log Report. The report compares mortgage…SCDCA Releases Special Five-Year Homeowners Association Complaint Report
Wed, 06/28/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In celebration of the Homeowners Association (HOA) Law’s fifth anniversary, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA…