Ditch the Pitch
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 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.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| 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 1 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Writing Effective Security Breach Notices |
| October 7 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Cybersecurity in 4 Simple Steps |
| October 14 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Data Privacy Basics |
| October 21 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Passwords and Passkeys |
| October 22 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | FTC Safeguards Rule: Updates for Businesses |
| October 28 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Social Media Smarts |
| October 29 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | State and Federal Privacy Laws for Businesses |
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 29 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Cybersecurity Basics and AI Scams | Aiken Senior Life Services 1310 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803 |
| October 9th 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Marlboro County Health and Wellness Resources Fair | Bennettsville Community Center 714 N Marlboro St, Bennettsville, SC 29512 |
| October 10th 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Faith and Blue Community Day | Grace Christian Church 5010 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 |
| October 14th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Golden Connections: Senior Community Health & Resource Fair | Sumter County Civic Center 700 West Liberty Street, Sumter SC 29150 |
For our full Google Calendar, click here.
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 & Time | Location |
| 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 |
| October 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | North Spartanburg Park 1160 Old Furnace Road Boiling Springs, SC 29316 |
Here is a selection of webinars that are available for limited-time viewing.