RSS 1.0Department of Consumer Affairs
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs was established in 1974 to be the state consumer protection agency. The Department of Consumer Affairs helps to formulate and modify consumer laws, policies and regulations; regulates the consumer credit marketplace; resolves complaints arising out of the production, promotion or sale of consumer goods or services in South Carolina, whether or not credit is involved; and promotes a healthy competitive business climate with mutual confidence between buyers and sellers. Overall, the agency protects consumers while giving due regard to those businesses acting in a fair and honest manner.
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Home Owner Association five year report
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-28)This report contains the five-year report of the Home Owner Association. The Department issued the first annual report on January 31, 2019, containing information compiled from complaints received from June 1, 2018 - ... -
Wednesday webinar : social media scams
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-08-16)This PowerPoint presentation serves as an introduction and overview of scams conducted on social media sites. -
Scammed via text
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-07-26)This presentation serves as an introduction and overview of scams conducted via text message. -
2022 mortgage log data report
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-30)The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs publishes an annual mortgage log report as a requirement of the South Carolina Mortgage Lending Act, which became effective on January 1, 2010. The mortgage log report ... -
Spotlight : shopping scams
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-04-14)Don't be fooled by a good-looking website. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to avoid scams as you shop online: websites are easy to create, if it seems too good to be true it probably is, know the signs of a fake, and ... -
Spotlight : timeshare scams
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-04-26)Most timeshare resale scams begin with an unsolicited phone call. If you receive unsolicited offers to sell your timeshare, you should be skeptical and proceed with caution. Property records are open to the public and ... -
Spotlight : charity scams
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-03-21)Don’t let scammers profit off your generosity. Be wary of requests for unusual forms of payment. Don’t give out personal information to someone soliciting a donation. Be careful of charities that pressure you to donate ... -
Top scams by month
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-02-01)This paper gives statistics on scams reported to SCDCA in 2021. -
2022 homeowner association report executive summary
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-31)This annual report gives statistics on complaints against homeowners' associations in South Carolina. -
Ditch the pitch : a guide for guarding against scams
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-12-21)With the rapid development of technology, scammers are more active (and more successful) than ever. It is with that fact in mind that SCDCA created this guide to avoiding scams. “Ditch the Pitch” is meant to help you get ... -
2022 accountability report
(South Carolina State Library, 2022)South Carolina laws require that each state agency publish and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual accountability report that contains the agency's or department's mission, objectives to accomplish ... -
Scams in SC 08/01/22 - 08/31/22
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-09-02)This paper gives statistics on scams reported to SCDCA. -
SC Department of Consumer Affairs fines and fees report Fiscal Year 2021-22
(2022)This is the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs' report for fine and fee revenue to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. -
Spotlight : utility scams
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-08-18)Utility imposter scams can happen in-person or over the phone and come in a lot of shapes and sizes. Contact from your gas, electric, or water company threatening to immediately turn off your service is probably a scam. -
Scams in SC 06/01/22-06/30/22
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-07-25)This paper gives statistics on scams reported to SCDCA. -
State of credit report
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-01-31)The 2018 State of Credit Report focuses on the use of credit in this State, enforcement actions and administrative interpretations of the Department of Consumer Affairs. -
Spotlight : shopping
(South Carolina State Library, 2019-07-24)People spend more when paying with plastic than they would when paying with cash. Here are some potential credit pitfalls to keep in mind during shopping sprees. -
Spotlight : scholarship and financial aid scams
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-06-21)Going to college, vocational school, or a certificate program can often help you move up in your career and make more money - but it can also be expensive. Scammers take advantage of that, saying they’ll help you get ... -
Spotlight : free prize, lottery & sweepstakes scams
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-06-23)You get a call, an email, a direct message on social media or a letter in the mail that says you’ve just won $5,000! Or maybe even $5 million, a fabulous diamond ring, or luxury vacation. Sounds too good to be true? More ... -
2021 mortgage log data report
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-07-20)The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs publishes an annual mortgage log report as a requirement of the South Carolina Mortgage Lending Act, which became effective on January 1, 2010. The mortgage log report ...
