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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 in SC) 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

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…

Legislative Update: Pawnbrokers Act Amendments

Mon, 06/18/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is announcing changes made during the 2018 legislative session to state…

Credit and Debt Complaints Knock Vehicles Out of Top Spot in 2017

Wed, 06/06/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) received 4,004 complaints from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017,…

Foreclosure Rescue Scam: SCDCA Complaints Lead to Indictment

Wed, 05/23/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A Grand Jury indicted the founders of Kingdom Connected Investments, LLC (KCI), on one count of mail fraud and one count of equity…

What Consumers Need to Know About Gift Cards

Tue, 03/20/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - In the wake of news that Toys R Us is closing, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is encouraging consumers to…