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Real Estate Transactions and Vehicle Complaints Top 2020 Complaint List, SCDCA Complaint Data Featured in National Report
Tue, 08/03/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The numbers are in. For the calendar year of 2020, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) received 3,735…SCDCA Tracks Increase in Robocalls; Supports FCC Rule Expediting Blocking of Illegal Robocalls
Tue, 07/20/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in…SETTLEMENT REACHED IN DOMINION ENERGY ELECTRIC RATE CASE
Fri, 07/02/2021
COLUMBIA, SC - July 2, 2021 - The Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS), along with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), AARP, Frank…Record Number of Mortgage Applications Processed in 2020; APRs, Credit Scores and Average Income also Set Records
Thu, 07/01/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2020 Mortgage Log Report and 10 Year Snapshot. As the…New Regulation Provides Guardrails for the Sale of Solar
Wed, 06/09/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is announcing the roll out of a new regulation on the marketing and sale…Getting Ready to Buy a Car? Check out SCDCA's Updated Auto Guide for Consumers.
Thu, 04/15/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Buying a car can be one of the most expensive decisions a consumer will ever make. In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, the…SCDCA Celebrates Financial Literacy Month!
Tue, 04/06/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is highlighting the importance of financial literacy during National…Scammers Following American Rescue Plan Headlines
Wed, 03/17/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Scammers are waiting in the wings to take advantage of consumers looking for help from the American Rescue Plan. The South Carolina…State Agencies Partner to Educate Consumers During National Consumer Protection Week
Thu, 02/18/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) are celebrating…Annual ID Theft/Scams Report Released and a Free Webinar a Day! SCDCA announces National Consumer Protection Week 2021 Coverage
Wed, 02/17/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) encourages consumers to take advantage of activities offered during…