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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…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…Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
Tue, 09/03/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to prepare as Hurricane Dorian approaches. Whether you…Tips and Tricks for Tackling Tax-Free Weekend
Fri, 08/02/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - You may be looking to save some money on back-to-school and other household needs by shopping during tax-free weekend August 2-4,…SCDCA Complaint Data Featured in National Report: Agency recovered/saved consumers over $2 million in 2018
Tue, 07/30/2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The numbers are in. For the calendar year of 2018, South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) received 3,748 complaints…