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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 in SC) 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. 

News Archive

SCDCA Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week with Free Shred Days

Mon, 02/26/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) from March 5 - 9…

Scam Alert: Fake Job Postings Can Cost Consumers Big Money

Thu, 01/18/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is advising job seekers to be cautious in their search. Scammers will pose…

Avoid Tax Identity Theft: File Early

Wed, 01/10/2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to file their taxes as early as possible. Scammers use…