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SC Consumers Losing Hundreds of Thousands to Credit/Debit Card Fraud
Mon, 12/23/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Credit card fraud continues to be the number one reported type of identity theft in South Carolina with debit card and checking…Utility Imposter Scammers Ready as Temperatures Drop; Utilities Join with State Agencies to Warn Consumers
Wed, 12/11/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina utilities have joined with South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the Office of Regulatory Staff (…Tips for Scam-Free Charitable Giving
Mon, 12/09/2019
Last year, individual Americans donated an estimated $292 billion to charity. Before you pull out your wallet this holiday season, the South Carolina…SCDCA Petitions to Intervene in Utility Filing
Mon, 11/25/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) petitioned to intervene in a utility rate increase request filed by Blue…Shop Smart for the Holidays
Fri, 11/22/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Black Friday, Cyber Monday and general shopping deals create quite the buzz this time of year. The South Carolina Department of…Staying Safe from Scams During the Holidays
Mon, 11/18/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - It's the most wonderful time of the year and scammers are looking to take advantage of your holiday spirit. While it's impossible to…Security Breach Numbers Spike in SC
Thu, 11/07/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Security breaches are practically commonplace in today's digital age and South Carolina is no exception. New numbers from the South…Homeowners Association Education Released; Webinar November 6th
Tue, 10/22/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina consumers who live in neighborhoods under homeowners associations (HOA) or those who serve on association boards may…2019-2020 Season of SC Student Competition Open for Registration
Wed, 10/09/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) encourages South Carolina educators and students to register now for the…Joint Complaint Filed against SC business Allegedly Targeting Veteran Pension Funds
Tue, 10/01/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) have filed a…