Achieving a continuous measure of success is no easy task, but the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has blazed a trail of protecting consumers that has met the test of time. With a more than thirty-year tradition of results behind it, the Department continues to focus on emerging consumer issues in South Carolina, the nation and globally. Using creative new approaches to protecting consumers in this state through education, mediation, enforcement and advocacy, we are helping to formulate and modify consumer laws, policies, and regulations. Through vision and commitment the Department has shown a profound understanding of challenges in the market and workplace, handling them wisely and with certainty. - Brandolyn Thomas Pinkston, Administrator

Mortgage Fraud Information and Resourses

2010 Spring Consumer Alert Warmer Weather Invites Travel Abroad, Scams at Home

SCDCA ANNOUNCES RELAUNCH OF MORTGAGE FRAUD HOTLINE (PDF) (Word)

Over $2,500,000 Recovered for South Carolina Consumers, including $839,000 from a California Debt Settlement Company (PDF) (Word)

CONSUMERS ENCOURAGED TO PROTECT THEIR PRIVACY ONLINE (More)

SCDCA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “NMLS CONSUMER ACCESS” (More)

SCDCA INVESTIGATOR RECEIVES TOP HONOR (More)

Gift Cards: Federal legislation effective next holiday season(More)

SCDCA HELPS CONSUMERS TRANSFER CONTRACTS FOLLOWING BUSINESS CLOSING.
Columbia, SC…..The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) wants to make consumers aware of the closing of Cave Funeral Services, Inc. in Allendale. Consumers who signed preneed funeral contracts with the organization should contact SCDCA immediately to have their contract transferred to the licensed provider of their choice. (More)

National Mortgage Licensing System
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is proud to announce that we will begin using the CSBS/AARMR Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) starting on January 1, 2010. (More)