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Protect your refund this tax season
Tue, 03/28/2023
What you need to know:
Tax refund fraud is when someone uses your personal information to file a false tax return and steal your refund.
The SCDOR…Mark Your Calendar for Free Shred Events Around the State
Wed, 03/01/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Get your file boxes ready because the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is headed across the state once again…Car Dealer to Refund SC Consumers over $81,000
Mon, 02/13/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Darlington car dealer has voluntarily agreed to refund $81,180 to 166 South Carolina consumers in closing fee revenue. The dealer…2023 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released
Thu, 02/02/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the fourth Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The…Tax Scammers are Waiting Around the Corner
Mon, 01/30/2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers are waiting for that January 31, 2023 W-2 deadline to pass so they can start making their rounds. The South Carolina…Traveling for the Holidays? Keep Your Info Safe While on the Road.
Thu, 12/22/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Traveling can be the biggest headache of the holiday season. Don’t make your holiday travel any more of a hassle than it needs to be…Motor Vehicle Closing Fee Regulation: Comment Deadline Approaching
Mon, 12/12/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) wants interested parties, including consumers, to know the deadline to…Protect Your Identity, Come Shred Your Sensitive Documents for Free!
Thu, 12/01/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. — December is Identity Theft Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges consumers to stay on…Tips for a Scam-Free Holiday Season
Tue, 11/29/2022
What you need to know:
Research charities before donating. The SC Secretary of State’s Charities webpage is a great place to start…Utility Imposter Scammers Ready as Temperatures Drop - Utility Scam Awareness Day
Wed, 11/16/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina utilities have joined with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the Office of Regulatory…