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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) 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
December 18 at 2:00-3:00 p.m.Webinar: State and Federal Privacy Laws for Businesses
January 7 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Wednesday Webinar: Responding to Debit and Credit Card Fraud
January 14 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Wednesday Webinar: How Can SCDCA Help You
January 21 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Wednesday Webinar: Common Consumer Myths
January 28 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Wednesday Webinar: Data Privacy Week
February 4 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Wednesday Webinar: Romance Scams

 

Upcoming Events

 

DateTopicLocation
January 8 at 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Senior P.R.E.P. Event280 Recreation Lane, 
Walterboro, SC 29488
January 14 at 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.CybersecurityWaring Senior Center
2001 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, 
Charleston, SC 29414
January 14 at 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.CybersecurityLow Country Senior Center
865 Riverland Drive, 
Charleston, SC 29412
January 16 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Ditch the Pitch BingoLexington County Public Library
5440 Augusta Road, 
Lexington, SC 29072
January 21 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Ditch the Pitch BingoAndreson Interfaith Ministries
1202 South Murray Avenue, 
Anderson, SC 29625
January 21 at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Ditch the Pitch BingoShepherd's Center of Columbia
3401 Trenholm Rd, 
Columbia, 29204
January 22 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Financial LiteracyBeaufort County Public Library
11 Beach City Rd. 
Hilton Head, SC 29926
January 29 at 5:00 P.m.-6:00 p.m.Identity Theft and ScamsOconee County Public Library
501 W South Broad St, 
Walhalla, SC  29691

For our full Google Calendar, click here.

Shred Event

To help consumers keep their personal info safe and help families in need, SCDCA is holding a joint shred event and food donation drive for Harvest Hope on December 10. To shred your sensitive documents in a timely manner, the 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
12/10/2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.SC Department of Consumer Affairs
293 Greystone Blvd. Columbia, SC 29210

Harvest Hope is always in need of the following shelf-stable items (no glass please):

Shelf-Stable Items To Donate
1 lb. Bag of RiceMacaroni and Cheese
1 lb. Boxes of PastaPeanut Butter
1 lb. Bags of Dried BeansCereal
Canned VegetablesRamen Noodles (Packs)
Canned FruitsBoxes, Single-Served Breakfast Items
(Oatmeal, Grits, Granola Bars)
Canned or Pouch Proteins
(Chicken, Tuna)
Single-Served, Pop-top Meals
(Chef Boyardee, Mac and Cheese, Beef Stew)
Canned Beans

For more information about upcoming shred events, click here.
 

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 thumbnail preview of the webinar "2025 HOA Complaint Report."    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