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You can file a complaint and submit applications for licensing online. Filings you do not wish to make, or that are not available, online can be submitted via mail for processing.

Department staff is available to assist with any questions at (800) 922-1594 (toll free in SC) or 803-734-4200 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. You can also email general questions to scdca@scconsumer.gov. 

 

SCDCA Receives Notable State Documents Award

Mon, 03/19/2018

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is honored to be included on the South Carolina State Library's 2017 Notable State Documents list.

SCDCA received its award at the State Library on March 14, for its long running publication Consumer Alert. This edition of the Consumer Alert, released in the fall of 2017, focuses on holiday shopping, charities, and product safety recalls.

“SCDCA strives to be a useful and accessible resource for all residents of South Carolina,”said Communications Director Juliana Harris. “Being honored with this award is a welcome indication that we're accomplishing our goal.”

Find articles on scams, identity theft, credit, finances, lemon law and much more on our website. SCDCA also offers free presentations on many of the topics previously mentioned, providing an additional facet for fulfillment of its mission of educating the public.

About SCDCA
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs aims to protect consumers from inequities in the marketplace through advocacy, complaint mediation, enforcement and education. File a Complaint or call toll-free, 1-800-922-1594, to get information on consumer issues.