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You can file a complaint and submit applications for licensing online. Filings you do not wish to make or that are not available online can be submitted via mail for processing. Department staff is available to assist with any questions at (800) 922-1594 (toll free) or 803-734-4200 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. You can also email general questions to scdca@scconsumer.gov. 

News Archive

Cyber Shopping? Leave Your Debit Card Offline

Tue, 11/20/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As Cyber Monday rapidly approaches, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is encouraging consumers to choose…

Tis the Season for Holiday Gift Card...CAMS

Thu, 11/15/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gift cards are an easy and convenient solution to holiday gift buying, but they are also a popular way for scammers to steal money.…

SCDCA Appoints Director of Communications

Tue, 11/06/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Carri Grube Lybarker, Administrator of the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs announces the appointment of Bailey Parker…

Looking for a Car? Don't Get Tricked into Buying a Flood-Damaged Vehicle

Wed, 10/31/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to be cautious when shopping for a new or used vehicle…

SCDCA Identity Theft Unit Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with New Report

Wed, 10/17/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) Identity Theft Unit (“the Unit”/ “IDTU”) is celebrating their fifth…

Be Alert in Wake of Facebook Breach

Mon, 10/08/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is encouraging Facebook users to take action to secure their online…

Beware of Scams in the Wake of Hurricane Florence

Mon, 09/17/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is advising consumers to be on the lookout for scams in the wake of…

State of Emergency: SC Residents Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Florence

Mon, 09/10/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to heed disaster preparedness warnings as Hurricane…

SCDCA Complaint Data Featured in National Report

Wed, 08/08/2018
2,300 complaints filed with SCDCA so far in 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) recently contributed…

Savvy Shopper Tips for Tax Free Weekend

Thu, 08/02/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is encouraging consumers to tackle tax free weekend with a thoughtful plan…