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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 presentation or to learn more about what topics we offer, visit our presentation page.
Click the corresponding topic below to register for a webinar.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| 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
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 8 at 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Senior P.R.E.P. Event | 280 Recreation Lane, Walterboro, SC 29488 |
| January 14 at 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Cybersecurity | Waring Senior Center 2001 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston, SC 29414 |
| January 14 at 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | Cybersecurity | Low Country Senior Center 865 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 |
| January 16 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Ditch the Pitch Bingo | Lexington County Public Library 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29072 |
| January 21 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Ditch the Pitch Bingo | Andreson Interfaith Ministries 1202 South Murray Avenue, Anderson, SC 29625 |
| January 21 at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Ditch the Pitch Bingo | Shepherd's Center of Columbia 3401 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, 29204 |
| January 22 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Financial Literacy | Beaufort 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 Scams | Oconee 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 & Time | Location |
| 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 Rice | Macaroni and Cheese |
| 1 lb. Boxes of Pasta | Peanut Butter |
| 1 lb. Bags of Dried Beans | Cereal |
| Canned Vegetables | Ramen Noodles (Packs) |
| Canned Fruits | Boxes, 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.
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