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Record Number of Mortgage Applications Processed in 2020; APRs, Credit Scores and Average Income also Set Records
Thu, 07/01/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2020 Mortgage Log Report and 10 Year Snapshot. As the…New Regulation Provides Guardrails for the Sale of Solar
Wed, 06/09/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is announcing the roll out of a new regulation on the marketing and sale…Getting Ready to Buy a Car? Check out SCDCA's Updated Auto Guide for Consumers.
Thu, 04/15/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Buying a car can be one of the most expensive decisions a consumer will ever make. In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, the…SCDCA Celebrates Financial Literacy Month!
Tue, 04/06/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is highlighting the importance of financial literacy during National…Scammers Following American Rescue Plan Headlines
Wed, 03/17/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Scammers are waiting in the wings to take advantage of consumers looking for help from the American Rescue Plan. The South Carolina…State Agencies Partner to Educate Consumers During National Consumer Protection Week
Thu, 02/18/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) are celebrating…Annual ID Theft/Scams Report Released and a Free Webinar a Day! SCDCA announces National Consumer Protection Week 2021 Coverage
Wed, 02/17/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) encourages consumers to take advantage of activities offered during…ID Theft Awareness Week 2021: New Year, Same Scammers
Thu, 02/04/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - It's a new year but scammers are still using the same old tactics to try and steal consumers' information and money. This week is ID…SCDCA and other Agencies Settle Case against those Targeting Veteran Pension Funds
Tue, 02/02/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) finalized a settlement with South Carolina attorneys Candy Kern and Howard…2021 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released
Mon, 02/01/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the third Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The…