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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 (…Scammers are Acting like SCDCA to Get Your Info
Mon, 05/15/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A key red flag of a scam is when someone pretends to be from a well-known organization such as federal or state agencies, law…Protect your refund this tax season
Tue, 03/28/2023
What you need to know:
Tax refund fraud is when someone uses your personal information to file a false tax return and steal your refund.
The…Mark Your Calendar for Free Shred Events Around the State
Wed, 03/01/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Get your file boxes ready because the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is headed across the state once again…Car Dealer to Refund SC Consumers over $81,000
Mon, 02/13/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Darlington car dealer has voluntarily agreed to refund $81,180 to 166 South Carolina consumers in closing fee revenue. The…2023 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released
Thu, 02/02/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the fourth Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report…Tax Scammers are Waiting Around the Corner
Mon, 01/30/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers are waiting for that January 31, 2023 W-2 deadline to pass so they can start making their rounds. The South Carolina…Traveling for the Holidays? Keep Your Info Safe While on the Road.
Thu, 12/22/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Traveling can be the biggest headache of the holiday season. Don’t make your holiday travel any more of a hassle than it needs to be…