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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.
Click the corresponding topic below to register for a webinar.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| December 3 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wednesday Webinar: Identity Theft Awareness Month |
| December 4 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Webinar: Avoiding Scams and Identity Theft in the Workplace |
| December 10 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wednesday Webinar: Holiday Scams |
| December 17 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wednesday Webinar: Guard Your Wallet on the Road |
| December 18 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Webinar: State and Federal Privacy Laws for Businesses |
Upcoming Events
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| December 3 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | PAL Parent Enrichment Night | Lorick Park 1600 Lorick Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203 |
| December 11 at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Identity Theft and Scams | Hampton County Library 12 Locust St E, Hampton, SC 29924 |
| December 12 at 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | MEBA Networking for CDF, WBL, School Counselors | CIU Pine View Community Center 7445 Monticello Road Columbia, SC 29203 |
For our full Google Calendar, click here.
Shred Event
To help consumers keep their personal info safe and help families in need, SCDCA is holding a joint shred event and food donation drive for Harvest Hope on December 10. To shred your sensitive documents in a timely manner, the 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 |
| 12/10/2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | SC Department of Consumer Affairs 293 Greystone Blvd. Columbia, SC 29210 |
Harvest Hope is always in need of the following shelf-stable items (no glass please):
| Shelf-Stable Items To Donate | |
|---|---|
| 1 lb. Bag of Rice | Macaroni and Cheese |
| 1 lb. Boxes of Pasta | Peanut Butter |
| 1 lb. Bags of Dried Beans | Cereal |
| Canned Vegetables | Ramen Noodles (Packs) |
| Canned Fruits | Boxes, Single-Served Breakfast Items (Oatmeal, Grits, Granola Bars) |
| Canned or Pouch Proteins (Chicken, Tuna) | Single-Served, Pop-top Meals (Chef Boyardee, Mac and Cheese, Beef Stew) |
| Canned Beans | |
For more information about upcoming shred events, click here.
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