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Buyer Beware: Online Shopping Scams on the Rise
Fri, 08/28/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Online shopping has become a way of life and consumers can find some great bargains on the internet. Sure, shopping online can be…Public Service Commission Stays Blue Granite Rate Increases
Tue, 08/18/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Public Service Commission (PSC) ordered to stay Blue Granite Water Company's proposed rate increase. The vote came during…Receiving Unsolicited Packages? What to Know about “Brushing”Scams
Wed, 08/12/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Getting free merchandise delivered straight to your door may seem like a great deal but what if you didn't expect it and don't know…Shop Safe During Tax-Free Weekend
Tue, 08/04/2020
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…SCDCA Recovered/Saved Consumers Over $1.3 Million in 2019, Complaint Data Featured in National Report
Fri, 07/31/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The numbers are in. For the calendar year of 2019, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) received 3,274…Protecting Your Finances During COVID-19: Economic Impact Payment Updates
Tue, 06/02/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Some consumers may still be looking for their economic impact payments (EIP) in the mail. The South Carolina Department of Consumer…Protecting Your Finances During COVID-19: Free Credit Reports Every Week for a Year!
Wed, 04/29/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Consumers can now request one free credit report a week from Experian, TransUnion and Equifax until April 2021 because of the…Blue Granite Rate Increase Request Dampened by PSC Order
Fri, 04/17/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. -The Public Service Commission (PSC) has finalized its order for Blue Granite Water Company's requested rate increase. The South…Look out for Coronavirus Scams!
Tue, 03/31/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning consumers and businesses to be on the look out for coronavirus…Protecting Your Finances as the Coronavirus Continues to Make Headlines
Fri, 03/13/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) offers the following tips to help protect your wallet during the…