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Tax Fraud Most Reported Type of ID Theft in South Carolina
Wed, 12/01/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. — 64 consumers reported that when they went to file their tax returns this year, someone had already done it for them. This is…Beware of Grinches Looking to Steal Your Money and Information this Holiday Season!
Mon, 11/22/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - It's the most wonderful time of the year and scammers are putting on their Grinch outfits to steal more than your holiday cheer.…Utility Imposter Scammers Ready as Temperatures Drop
Mon, 11/15/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina utilities have joined with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the Office of Regulatory…SCDCA to Represent Consumer Interest in Palmetto Wastewater Reclamation, Inc. Filing - Public Hearings scheduled for November 8 and 9
Tue, 11/02/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers as the Public Service…Consumer Alert: Keowee Funeral Services Closes
Thu, 10/28/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) wants to make consumers aware of the closing of Keowee Funeral Services in…Work at the PSC and Beyond: A Two-year Snapshot of SCDCA's Advocacy Division
Mon, 10/04/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - It has been nearly two years since the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA, the Department) began representing the…Be Cyber Smart: Attend Free Cybersecurity Webinars and Shred Your Private Information in October; SCDCA announces Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 Coverage
Wed, 09/29/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - If you use the internet for finance management, shopping, social media or anything else, cybersecurity should be a top priority. The…New Renewable Energy Consumer Education and Disclosure Documents Finalized
Fri, 09/03/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) has finalized the consumer education and disclosure documents for the new…Shop Safe and Smart on Tax-Free Weekend
Wed, 08/04/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Whether you are buying back-to-school items for virtual or in-person school attendance, take advantage of tax-free weekend this…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…