Welcome
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”/ “Department”) is the state’s consumer protection agency. Established in 1974, DCA has more than thirty-five years of experience in protecting South Carolina consumers while recognizing those businesses that act honestly and fairly.
The Department accomplishes its mission by: 1.) acting as an effective regulator, 2.) providing complaint mediation services that are unmatched at both state and federal levels, 3.) saving millions for both consumers and small businesses through insurance rate filing intervention, 4.) serving as an educational portal for consumers and businesses alike, and 5) informing the public on effective ways of preventing and mitigating identity theft situations.
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What's New?
Identity Theft Information
State-Provided Identity Protection Service with
CSID Now Open For Enrollment:
Visit www.SCIDprotection.com or call 855-880-2743.
For more information, click "DOR Security Breach" above.
*Identity Theft: What You Need to Know * New!
Identity Theft Intake Form (PDF) New!
How to Place, Thaw or Lift a Security Freeze (PDF)
Click on the "Identity Theft Resources" button in the Helpful Links section above for more identity theft information.
Press Releases
Holiday Shopping Tips (PDF)
SCDCA Wins Award for Identity Theft Outreach (PDF)
One Month Later: SCDCA's Identity Theft Unit Reaches More Than 16,000 People (PDF)
Scam Alerts
Scam Alert: Scammers Find New Way to Steal Money (PDF)
Scam Alert: Healthcare Scams on the Rise (PDF)
Scam Alert: Medical Alert Device (PDF)
Publications
SCDCA Releases Guide to Identity Theft (PDF) (Guide)
Having Trouble Paying Your Mortgage?(PDF)
SCDCA's Auto Guide for Consumers (PDF)
SCDCA Spotlight
Identity Theft: Credit Monitoring (PDF)
Smartphone Safety: Don't Let ID Thieves Access Your Data (PDF)
ID Theft: Income Tax Fraud (PDF)
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