Department of Consumer Affairs Documents

Home Owner Association five year report

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (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

Parker, Baily; South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 2023-07-26)

This presentation serves as an introduction and overview of scams conducted via text message.

Spotlight : shopping scams

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (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 ...

Scams in SC 08/01/22 - 08/31/22

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 2022-09-02)

This paper gives statistics on scams reported to SCDCA.

Spotlight : utility scams

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 2022-07-25)

This paper gives statistics on scams reported to SCDCA.

State of credit report

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (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 Department of Consumer Affairs (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 ...

Credit freezes and fraud alerts: why you should use them

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs; Parker, Bailey (South Carolina State Library, 2022-05-18)

The PowerPoint presentation serves as an introduction and overview to credit fraud and identity theft and what you can do about it..

Scams in SC 03/01/22-03/31/22

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 2022-03-31)

This paper gives statistics on scams reported to SCDCA.

Annual ID theft & scams report

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs; South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. Identity Theft Unit (South Carolina State Library, 2022)

This annual report gives statistics on scams and identity theft in South Carolina including top report ID theft, ID theft by age range and county, top reported scams, and scams by age range and county.

State of credit report

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (South Carolina State Library, 2022)

The purpose of the State of Credit Report (SOCR) is to provide information and analysis of existing and emerging trends in the consumer credit marketplace in South Carolina. The 2022 SOCR focuses on the use of credit in ...