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.
SCDCA provides free presentations to businesses and consumers in the state of South Carolina. The presentations listed below are all open to the public. If you would like to request a private presentation or to learn more about what topics we offer, visit our presentation page.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| August 19 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Child Identity Theft |
| August 20 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Roundtable |
| August 26 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Thinking About Solar? |
| September 2 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | 5 Scams to Know About |
| September 9 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Social Media Smarts |
| September 16 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Timeshare Resale and Exit Scams |
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| August 21 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Housing and Financial Scams | 498 Log Branch Rd, Bamberg, SC 29003 |
| August 25 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Protecting Older Adults from Scams | Anderson Interfaith Ministries 1202 South Murry Ave, Anderson, SC 29624 |
| August 28 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Credit Reports and Why They Matter | Calhoun Council on Aging 200 Milligan Rd, Saint Matthews, SC 29135 |
| September 1 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Identity Theft and Scam Prevention | St Paul's Waccamaw Methodist Church 180 Saint Pauls Pl, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 |
| September 2 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Open House | Aiken Senior Life Services 1310 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803 |
| September 3 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Identity Theft and Scam Prevention | 3222 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 |
| September 17 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Senior P.R.E.P. | Edward Kyzer Firehouse Conference Center 1227 McKibben St, Newberry, SC 29108 |
| September 18 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Ditch the Pitch Bingo | Crown Reef Beach Resort Conference Center 2918 S Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 |
| September 29 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Cybersecurity Basics and AI Scams | Aiken Senior Life Services 1310 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803 |
For our full Google Calendar, click here.
To help consumers keep their personal info safe, SCDCA hosts free shred events. To shred your sensitive documents in a timely manner, each shred event is set up as a drive-through. Attendees are encouraged to stay in their vehicles and have documents ready to be taken by a Shred360 worker. Consumers are limited to three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or three bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle. There is no need to remove binder clips, paper clips, staples, rubber bands or CDs/DVDs prior to shredding.
| Shred Event Time and Location | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Location |
| October 6, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, Parking Lot A 5001 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418 |
| October 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | USC Aiken Convocation Center 2049 Champion Way Graniteville, SC 29829 |
Here is a selection of webinars that are available for limited-time viewing.