Ditch the Pitch
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.
The DCA produces a number of reports that examine consumer protection trends. The agency uses this research to perform its mission, including to produce legislative recommendations, determine education and outreach initiatives and provide comments to state and federal agencies.
General Report - A compilation of certain data received from consumer complaints filed with the Department, including top complaint and refunds categories and complaints received by county.
Homeowners Association Reports - A compilation of certain data from complaints involving homeowners associations (HOA) presented in a categorized, filterable and searchable format. The report is published annually on or before January 31st.
Consolidated information from the annual reports filed by credit counseling agencies with the Department.
2024 ID Theft and Scams Report (PDF) - This report shows the data collected in the Identity Theft Unit in the calendar year 2023.
2023 ID Theft and Scams Report (PDF) - This report shows the data collected in the Identity Theft Unit in the calendar year 2022.
2022 ID Theft and Scams Report (PDF) - This report shows the data collected in the Identity Theft Unit in the calendar year 2021.
2021 ID Theft and Scams Report (PDF) - This report shows the data collected in the Identity Theft Unit in the calendar year 2020.
Special ID Theft Reports
Identity Theft Unit 10-Year Anniversary Report (PDF) - This report includes data received by the Identity Theft Unit from October 2013 to October 2023
Identity Theft Unit Fifth Anniversary Report (PDF) (Infographic) - Highlights from IDTU's successes as well as data collected from 2013 to 2018, including county information.
Identity Theft Unit Fourth Anniversary Report (PDF) - This report shows all data from the first four years the Identity Theft Unit was up and running.
Annual Scam Reports
Month-by-Month Scam Reports
Mortgage Log - A compilation of certain data received annually from lenders, servicers, and brokers in the mortgage industry
Mortgage Fraud Report - A review of mortgage fraud, its impact in South Carolina and legislative and agency efforts to curb the crime.
Annual report offering insight into the current state of the consumer credit marketplace in South Carolina.
Additional Agency Reports can be viewed at the following links: