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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…Summer Scam Roundup
Fri, 05/27/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Temperatures are on the rise and scammers aren’t planning on taking any vacations this summer. Fraudsters always follow the…National Consumer Protection Week Bigger Than Ever Before!
Tue, 03/01/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Get your file boxes and digital devices ready because the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is celebrating…Buying a Car? SCDCA Warns Consumers About Misleading and Deceptive Practices
Thu, 02/24/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. - After receiving consumer tips, investigating complaints and conducting standard compliance reviews related to motor vehicle dealers…Protect Your Refund from Tax ID Thieves in 2022
Wed, 01/19/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The W-2 tax form deadline is January 31, 2022 so scammers know that tax time is around the corner. The South Carolina Department of…Looking for an At-home or In-person COVID-19 Test? What to Know Before You Go.
Fri, 01/14/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The news is filled with stories of long lines at in-person COVID testing sites across the country. Reports of limited supplies of at…SCDCA to Represent Consumer Interest in Kiawah Island Utility, Inc. Filing
Tue, 01/11/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers as the Public Service…