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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 webinar or to learn more about what topics we offer, visit our presentation page.
Upcoming Presentations and Events
| Date | Topic | Location |
| 11/19/2024 at 10:30 a.m. | Family Caregivers Virtual Event | Webinar hosted by the South Carolina Department on Aging Register here. |
| 11/19/2024 at 1:30-5:00 p.m. | How to Recognize and Avoid Holiday Fraud, Theft & Scams | Webinar hosted by South Carolina Legal Services and SC WEAAD Register here. |
| 11/21/2024 at 10 a.m. | Fall for Health Senior Expo | Dutch Square Mall 421 Bush River Rd, Columbia SC 29210 |
Shred Events:
Get your file boxes ready! SCDCA is holding a free shred event and donation drive for Harvest Hope Food Bank. 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; have your donation for Harvest Hope and sensitive information ready to be taken by a Shred360 worker. For a list of donations that Harvest Hope needs most, click here. Consumers are limited to (3) three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or (3) 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 |
| 12/2/2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs 293 Greystone Blvd, Columbia SC 29210 |
Click the corresponding topic below to register for a webinar.
| Date | Topic |
| November 20 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wednesday Webinar: Shopping Scams |
| November 21 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Business Webinar: Physical Fitness Providers |
| November 27 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wednesday Webinar: Cryptocurrency Scams |
| December 4 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wednesday Webinar: Identity Theft Awareness and Prevention Month |
| December 11 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wednesday Webinar: Identity Theft and the Law for Consumers |
| December 12 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Business Webinar: State and Federal Privacy Laws for Businesses |
| December 17 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Business Webinar: FTC Safeguards Rule Updates for Businesses |
| December 18 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wednesday Webinar: Holiday Scams |
| December 19 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Business Webinar: Registered Creditors |
For our full Google Calendar, click here.
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