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| Oct 7, 2026 | Need to report a tax violation or identity theft? Make MyDORWAY your first stop. | Protecting yourself from fraud begins with online safety. But if you suspect you’re already a victim of identity theft or tax fraud, report it to the SCDOR immediately using MyDORWAY, our free online tax portal. Report tax violations
Use th... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Free Webinars and Shred Events to Reduce the Risk of Information Compromise | COLUMBIA, S.C. – October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to help you protect your data and personal information. SCDCA will hold four free webinars to help consumers imp... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | New Solar Energy Education Information for Consumers | COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is offering new resources to help consumers make an informed decision when considering solar energy for their home.
SCDCA will offer a free webinar “Thinking About S... |
| Aug 11, 2026 | SC Consumers Report $2.25 Million in Losses to Scams So Far in 2026 | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scams cost South Carolina consumers more than $2.25 million in the first six months of 2026. Consumers filed 272 scam reports with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) from January 1 to June 30. Some of... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Shop Safely This Tax-Free Weekend | Tax-free weekend is August 7-9, 2026, and is a great time to buy school supplies while saving the 6% state sales tax and applicable local taxes on many items. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) encourages consumers to... |
| Jul 29, 2026 | SCDCA Recovers Over $850K for Consumers in Six Months | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Complaints filed with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) continue to rise. SCDCA received 4,309 complaints between January 1 to June 30, 2026, about 37% higher than the 3,137 complaints received durin... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | More Than 1.1 Million South Carolinians Affected by Security Breaches So Far in 2026 | COLUMBIA, S.C. – From January 1 to June 30, 2026, 41 businesses reported security breaches to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). Those breaches affected 1,131,320 South Carolina residents.
So far during 2026, financi... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Don’t Get Burned by Scams During Your Summer Vacation | COLUMBIA, S.C. – While you may be making Fourth of July travel plans, scammers are working on ways to steal your money and identity. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to guard their wallets and persona... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Save Money on Gas by Maximizing Your Fuel Efficiency | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rising gas prices have many consumers looking for ways to save at the pump. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) reminds consumers that fuel prices are determined by supply and demand and that spikes at... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Learn to Protect Your Money and Avoid Scams During Financial Literacy Month | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Join the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) as we celebrate National Financial Literacy Month this April. SCDCA is offering a series of educational events and sharing resources to help you manage money wi... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Fewer South Carolina Residents Impacted by Security Breaches in 2025 | COLUMBIA, S.C. – The number of South Carolinians impacted by security breaches declined by 56 percent over the past year. During 2025, 99 businesses reported breaches to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). Those breac... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Free Shred Events, Webinars and Cryptocurrency Scam Education Throughout March | COLUMBIA, S.C. –National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) officially runs March 1-7 and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is again expanding our efforts to cover the entire month.
Cryptocurrency Scam Education
To kick... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | SC Consumers Report Losses of Nearly $8.5 Million to Scams and ID Theft in 2025 | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scams and identity theft cost South Carolina consumers nearly $8.5 million in 2025, according to SCDCA’s annual Identity Theft and Scams Report. The newly released report includes insights into the types of ID theft/scams r... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Secure Your Information. Take Advantage of Free Webinars, Shred Events During Cybersecurity Awareness Month. | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Everyone can be cyber smart. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to remind you that there are simple, effective ways to protect your personal data. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and ... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Scammers Using Couriers to Pick Up Gold Bars and Cash | COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning about imposter scams where criminals are tricking people into buying gold bars or withdrawing cash from their banking accounts and giving it over to a cour... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Barcodes are the Latest Twist on Imposter Scams | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers constantly change tactics and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning consumers about their latest schemes involving barcodes. Scammers send the barcodes to victims with instructions to... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Complaints Continue to Rise in 2025; Over $800k Recovered for Consumers | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Complaints filed with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) continue to rise. SCDCA received 3,137 complaints between January 1 to June 30, 2025, about 8% higher than the 2,904 complaints received during... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Secretary of State Mark Hammond Encourages Wise Charitable Giving Following Texas Flooding Disaster | (COLUMBIA) – Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas.
“The families devastated by the flash floods in the Texas ... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Celebrate Homeownership Month with Free Educational Resources | COLUMBIA, S.C. – June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the benefits of owning a home. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) encourages everyone to take advantage of resources and information that can ... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Focus on Your Money During Financial Literacy Month | COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is celebrating National Financial Literacy Month. SCDCA is offering educational events throughout April to help equip you to manage money wisely.
During April, consu... |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Irmo High School to Represent Palmetto State in National LifeSmarts Championship | COLUMBIA, S.C. – For the second year in a row, Irmo High School earned an invitation to the National LifeSmarts Championship. In 2024 the team received a Wildcard bid and this year won the state competition held February 4th. LifeSmarts is ... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | SC Consumers Report Losses of Nearly $7.5 Million to Scams and ID Theft in 2024, SCDCA Warns About New Scam Attempts | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scammers are continuing to try and trick people into handing over money or personal information. As we look back at the scams and identity theft reports received during 2024, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affair... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Consumer Alert: Take Precautions When Hiring a Contractor | COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges those who are still recovering from Hurricane Helene and recent storms to take precautions when hiring a contractor to make repairs or remove debris. Taking st... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Free Shred Event and Webinars During Identity Theft Awareness Month | COLUMBIA, S.C. – December is Identity Theft Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to be vigilant. To help consumers keep their personal info safe and help families in need this holiday ... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Free Webinars, Shred Events to Help Protect Your Data During Cybersecurity Awareness Month | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cybersecurity can be intimidating. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to remind you that there are simple, effective ways to protect your personal data. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Mont... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | SCDCA and Department on Aging Partner to Warn Seniors About Scams | COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is celebrating the release of the newly updated scam guide, “Ditch the Pitch.” The publication, first released in 2015, arms consumers with information to spot and a... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | State of Emergency: SC Residents Urged to Prepare for Debby | COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to heed disaster preparedness warnings as Debby approaches. There are steps you can take to reduce the stress caused during a weather emergency.
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| Jul 19, 2024 | Complaints Continue to Rise; 2023 Total Highest Since 2009 | COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) continues to see an upward trend in the number of complaints filed with the agency. SCDCA received 2,904 complaints between January 1 to June 30, 2024, slightly high... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Storm Damage Brings Potential for Repair Scams | The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges those impacted by recent storms to be on the lookout for repair scams and people trying to take advantage of the situation. SCDCA encourages consumers not to rush into a decisi... |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Protect Your Tax Refund and Your Personal Information | As a new tax season begins, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) want to remind taxpayers to be vigilant against identity theft and tax refund fraud. Knowing what to ... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Payments Underway for SC Veterans Misled into Selling Pension Payments | COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina veterans whose pensions were targeted by illegal high interest loans, are now receiving their settlement checks. $725,000 in refunds are being issued to the South Carolina consumers who were convinced they co... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Payments Underway for SC Veterans and Other Pensioners Harmed by Predatory Loans | COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina veterans and other pensioners targeted by a high-interest loan scheme are now receiving their settlement checks. Nearly $725,000 in refunds are being issued to consumers who were convinced they could “sell” t... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Scam Alert: Deep Discounts and Phony Prizes on Social Media | COLUMBIA, S.C. –Scammers flood social media during the holidays as they try to entice shoppers to hand over cash and personal information. According to the Federal Trade Commission, one in four people who reported losing money to fraud sinc... |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Tax Free Weekend Starts Tomorrow! Learn What Qualifies and Tips to Remember. | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Summer is coming to an end and the school year is just around the corner. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) wants to make sure you get your money’s worth as you are buying school supplies. Tax free w... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Number of Mortgage Applications Decreased in 2022 while APRs, Property Values and Loan Terms Increase | COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2022 Mortgage Log Report. The report compares mortgage application data received from licensed brokers and lenders for calendar year 2022.
Mortgage ... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | SCDCA Releases Special Five-Year Homeowners Association Complaint Report | COLUMBIA, S.C. – In celebration of the Homeowners Association (HOA) Law’s fifth anniversary, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing a compilation of the HOA complaint data received from June 1, 2018 through D... |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Traveling for the Holidays? Keep Your Info Safe While on the Road. | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Traveling can be the biggest headache of the holiday season. Don’t make your holiday travel any more of a hassle than it needs to be by becoming a victim of identity theft or a scam. The South Carolina Department of Consume... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | SC Secretary of State, Department of Revenue & Department of Consumer Affairs Share Tips for a Scam-free Holiday Season | How South Carolinians Can Safe Donate & Shop Online
What you need to know:
Research charities before donating. The SC Secretary of State’s Charities webpage is a great place to start.
When shopping online, use websites that have a padlo... |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Secretary of State Mark Hammond Urges Donors to Give Wisely in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian | (COLUMBIA) – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to give wisely when supporting communities affected by Hurricane Ian. “The people of Florida and coastal South Carolina who were impacted by this monster sto... |
| Jun 9, 2022 | What to Know Before Buying a Car - SCDCA announces a special joint webinar with the FTC | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Buying a car can be one of the most expensive decisions a consumer will ever make. From financing to fees, the process can be overwhelming. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting a joint webinar with t... |
| May 27, 2022 | Summer Scam Roundup | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Temperatures are on the rise and scammers aren’t planning on taking any vacations this summer. Fraudsters always follow the headlines, which means some of the scams popping up are taking advantage of stories at the top of y... |
