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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 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

Upcoming Events

DateTopicLocation
September 29
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cybersecurity Basics and AI ScamsAiken 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 FairBennettsville Community Center 
714 N Marlboro St, 
Bennettsville, SC  29512
October 10th 
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Faith and Blue Community DayGrace Christian Church
5010 Monticello Rd, 
Columbia, SC  29203
October 14th  
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Golden Connections: Senior Community Health & Resource FairSumter County Civic Center
700 West Liberty Street, 
Sumter SC 29150

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
October 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.North Spartanburg Park
1160 Old Furnace Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316

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