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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.

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs

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.

Date	Topic
November 12 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.	Wednesday Webinar: Utility Ratemaking Updates and Avoiding Utility Scams
November 19 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.	Wednesday Webinar: Online Shopping Tips
November 19 at 2:00-3:00 p.m.	Physical Fitness Service Providers Roundtable
November 20 at 10:00-11:00 a.m.	Registered Creditors Roundtable (Auto Dealers)
November 20 at 1:00-2:00 p.m.	Registered Creditors Roundtable (Banks, Credit Unions, Savings and Loans)
November 20 at 2:30-3:30 p.m.	Registered Creditors Roundtable (Supervised Lenders and Other Registered Creditors)
November 26 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.	Wednesday Webinar: Charity Scams
December 3 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.	Wednesday Webinar: Identity Theft Awareness Month
December 4 at 2:00-3:00 p.m.	Webinar: Avoiding Scams and Identity Theft in the Workplace
December 10 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.	Wednesday Webinar: Holiday Scams
December 17 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.	Wednesday Webinar: Guard Your Wallet on the Road
December 18 at 2:00-3:00 p.m.	Webinar: State and Federal Privacy Laws for Businesses

Upcoming Events

Date	Topic	Location
November 18 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Ditch the Pitch - Scam Bingo	Bible Way Church of Sumter 1765 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153
November 20 at 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.	Ditch the Pitch - Scam Bingo	AIM 1202 S. Murray Avenue, Anderson, SC 29624
November 25 at 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.	Cybersecurity Basics	SC Works Midlands 700 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201

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