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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

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 nee​d to know: Research charities before donating. The SC Secretary of State’s Charities webpage is a…

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…

Don’t Make it Complicated! SCDCA Will Help You Stay Safe Online

Mon, 10/03/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cybersecurity can be intimidating. Have no fear! The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to teach you how…

Prepare for Hurricane Ian and Disaster Scams

Thu, 09/29/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to prepare as Hurricane Ian approaches. Whether you…

Play BINGO While Learning How to Avoid Scammers

Mon, 09/26/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers make it their full-time job to try to steal your information and money. At the South Carolina Department of Consumer…

SCDCA Thinks Car Buying Junk Fees Belong in the Trash - SCDCA Provides Comment on Proposed Rule

Wed, 09/21/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requested comments on a proposed rule that would “eliminate the tricks and traps” that make it…

Scammers Jump on Student Loan Forgiveness

Thu, 09/08/2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers follow the headlines and the news on student loan forgiveness is no different. Scammers have already started making phony…