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

Toys & Tots: 2009 Child Safety Workshop(More)

SC CONSUMERS MAY BE AFFECTED BY ALABAMA COURT RULING(More)

CONSUMER AFFAIRS SPONSOR'S ESSAY COMPETITION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS
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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)

Credit Counseling and Mortgage Broker Fall 2009 Continuing Professional Education Seminar.
The presentation materials for the Credit Counseling/Mortgage Broker CPE Seminar held on September 1st can be found by clicking here.  The slides may not be used for any purpose without the presenter's written consent.

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)