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National Consumer Protection Week 2021
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is an annual event in the first full week of March. NCPW will take place from February 8 to March 6, 2021.
It encourages individuals and businesses to learn about their consumer rights and how to keep themselves secure. SCDCA will hold a series of free webinars throughout the week on different consumer protection topics.
The schedule of webinars for NCPW 2021 is:
| National Consumer Protection Week Webinar Schedule 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Monday, March 1 at 10 a.m. | Engaging in the Utility Regulatory Process - 101 for Consumers with the Office of Regulatory Staff |
| Tuesday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. | Robocalls and Your Privacy - How to Avoid Unwanted Calls |
| Wednesday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m. | Security Breaches and What You Can Do if Your Info is Compromised |
| Thursday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m. | Credit Reports & Scores Demystified |
| Friday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. | HOAs and the Law |
Each webinar will last approximately one hour with 15 minutes at the end for questions.
Because of COVID-19, we will be holding off on free shred events and tentatively planning for Fall 2021.
Request a Presentation
Education is a core component of DCA's mission. We strive to ensure consumers and businesses alike are aware of their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace. Our staff is available to present to your constituents, employees, community group, association or club on a number of topics. For more information on the types of presentations we provide, click here.
To request a presentation, fill out this presentation request form and send it to scdca@scconsumer.gov.
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We update our agency calendar with all public events that we attend/hold across South Carolina. Click here to see if there is a presentation near you!
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