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Utility Imposter Scammers Ready as Temperatures Drop - Utility Scam Awareness Day
Wed, 11/16/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina utilities have joined with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the Office of Regulatory…Don’t Make it Complicated! SCDCA Will Help You Stay Safe Online
Mon, 10/03/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cybersecurity can be intimidating. Have no fear! The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to teach you how…Prepare for Hurricane Ian and Disaster Scams
Thu, 09/29/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to prepare as Hurricane Ian approaches. Whether you…Play BINGO While Learning How to Avoid Scammers
Mon, 09/26/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers make it their full-time job to try to steal your information and money. At the South Carolina Department of Consumer…SCDCA Thinks Car Buying Junk Fees Belong in the Trash - SCDCA Provides Comment on Proposed Rule
Wed, 09/21/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requested comments on a proposed rule that would “eliminate the tricks and traps” that make it…Scammers Jump on Student Loan Forgiveness
Thu, 09/08/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers follow the headlines and the news on student loan forgiveness is no different. Scammers have already started making phony…Don’t Get Duped by the Dealer when Buying a Car
Wed, 08/17/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Have you seen a price for a car in an advertisement, only to get to the dealer and the price is completely different? That’s illegal…Vehicle Complaints Top Complaint List Fifth Year in a Row
Mon, 08/08/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The numbers are in. For the calendar year of 2021, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) received 3,977…Shop Safe and Smart on Sales Tax-Free Weekend
Tue, 08/02/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Consumers may be thinking about back-to-school shopping as summer ends and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA…What to Know Before Buying a Car - SCDCA announces a special joint webinar with the FTC
Thu, 06/09/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Buying a car can be one of the most expensive decisions a consumer will ever make. From financing to fees, the process can be…