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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

Upcoming Presentations/Webinars

SCDCA provides free presentations to businesses and consumers in the state of South Carolina. The presentations listed below are all open to the public. If you would like to request a private presentation or to learn more about what topics we offer, visit our presentation page.


Click the corresponding topic below to register for a webinar.

DateTopic
September 2 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.5 Scams to Know About
September 9 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Social Media Smarts
September 10 at 11 a.m. - NoonPreneed Funeral Contract Providers Roundtable
September 10 at 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Professional Employer Organizations Roundtable 
September 16 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Timeshare Resale and Exit Scams
September 23 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Avoiding Housing & Financial Scams
September 30 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Credit Reports and Scores
October 7 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Cybersecurity in 4 Simple Steps

Upcoming Events

DateTopicLocation
September 1
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Identity Theft and Scam PreventionSt Paul's Waccamaw Methodist Church
180 Saint Pauls Pl, 
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
September 2
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Open HouseAiken Senior Life Services 
1310 E Pine Log Rd,
Aiken, SC  29803
September 3
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Identity Theft and Scam Prevention3222 Middle Street, 
Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
September 17
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Senior P.R.E.P.Edward Kyzer Firehouse Conference Center
1227 McKibben St, 
Newberry, SC 29108
September 18
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ditch the Pitch BingoCrown Reef Beach Resort Conference Center
2918 S Ocean Boulevard, 
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
September 29
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cybersecurity Basics and AI ScamsAiken Senior Life Services 
1310 E Pine Log Rd, 
Aiken, SC  29803

For our full Google Calendar, click here.

Shred Events

To help consumers keep their personal info safe, SCDCA hosts free shred events. To shred your sensitive documents in a timely manner, each shred event is set up as a drive-through. Attendees are encouraged to stay in their vehicles and have documents ready to be taken by a Shred360 worker. Consumers are limited to three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or three bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle. There is no need to remove binder clips, paper clips, staples, rubber bands or CDs/DVDs prior to shredding.

Shred Event Time and Location
Date & TimeLocation
October 6, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.North Charleston Coliseum, Parking Lot A
5001 Coliseum Dr,
North Charleston, SC 29418
October 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.USC Aiken 
Convocation Center
2049 Champion Way
Graniteville, SC 29829

Missed one of our webinars?

Here is a selection of webinars that are available for limited-time viewing.

thumbnail view of the SC Homeowners Associations and the Law webinar  

A preview image for the webinar What to Know Before Buying a Car   A thumbnail preview for the webinar titled My Information was Breached, Now What?

Thumbnail preview of the SC Residential Landlord Tenant Act webinar   Thumbnail image shows a playlist of webinars on YouTube