2006 Press Releases

SCDCA Refunds $19,000 to Consumers - December 18, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Recovers Money for Consumers - December 17, 2006 (PDF Version)
2007 Consumer Spirit Award Deadline Extended - December 14, 2006 (PDF Version)
Holiday Shopping Scams: Online Shopping - December 13, 2006 (PDF Version)
Holiday Shopping Scams: Holiday Gift Cards - December 6, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Informs Consumers About "Deceased Do Not Contact List" - November 29, 2006 (PDF Version)
After Hours on Credit Cards to Help Consumers - November 17, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA and SCETV Present Forum on Debt Collection - November 15, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on November 16, 2006 - November 9. 2006 (PDF Version)
After Hours Seminar Helps Consumers Protect Their Identity - November 7, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Announces Winners of 2006 Insurance Fraud Essay Competition - November 7, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on November 9, 2006 - November 2, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Requests 2007 Consumer Spirit Awards Nominations - October 30, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on November 2, 2006 - October 30, 2006 (PDF Version)
HALLOWEEN ALERT: It is Illegal to Sell Contact Lenses Without a Prescription in South Carolina - October 23, 2006 - (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on October 26, 2006 - October 23, 2006 (PDF Version)
Online Shopping Safety: After Hours - October 16, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Brings Live Online Help Service to the State Fair - October 16, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on October 19, 2006 - October 12, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Warns Consumers About Credit Card Scam - October 10, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on October 12, 2005 - October 5, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Cautions Consumers About Adjustable Rate Mortgages (Part 2) October 4, 2006 (PDF Version)
Judge Issues Order on Request for Insurance Rate Increase - October 2, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Alerts Consumers About Potential Risks of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (Part 1) - September 25, 2006 (PDF Version)
LifeSmarts Online Competeition Begins This Week - September 21, 2006 (PDF Version)
September 28, 2006 - September 21, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on September 21, 2006 - September 18, 2006 (PDF Version)
What Consumers Need to Know About Debt Collection - September 11, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Warns Students and Parents of Back-to-School Scams- August 31, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Shares Facts Regarding Timeshares and Vacation Plans - August 9, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on August 10, 2006 - August 3, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Warns Consumers of Bogus Cashier's Checks - July 20, 2006 - (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney - July 20, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens July 20, 2006 - July 13, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA to Regulate Preneed Burial Contracts - July 12, 2006 (PDF Version)
New Commissioner Appointed to Commission on Consumer Affairs - July 7, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on July 13, 2006 - July 7, 2006 (PDF Version)
Fireworks Safety - July 1, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney June 22, 2006 - June 15, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Appoints New Commissioner - June 15, 2006 (PDF Version)
Credit Counseling: After Hours - June 14, 2006 (PDF Version)
“Stop Mortgage Fraud: A Call to Action" Symposium in Savannah, Georgia - June 12, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens June 15, 2006 - June 9, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville June 8, 2006 - June 5, 2006 (PDF Version)
Columbia's First Shred Day - May 23,2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney in May 25, 2006 - May 23, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on May 18, 2006 - May 15, 2006 (PDF Version)
Credit Report: After Hours - May 12, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on May 11, 2006 - May 4, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on April 27, 2006 - April 20, 2006 (PDF Version)
Department of Consumer Affairs Extends Phone Hours April 18, 2006 - April 14, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA to Host Identity Theft Forum - April 14, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens April 20, 2006 - April 13, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Tax Time Tips and Identity Theft - April 7, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville April 13, 2006 - April 6, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA and SCETV Features Identity Theft Forum - March 24, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Launches Tele-Tips - March 21, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on March 23, 2006 - March 16, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on March 16, 2006 - March 9, 2006 (PDF Version)
South Carolina LifeSmarts State Competition - March 9, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on March 9, 2006 - March 6, 2006 (PDF Version)
South Carolina State LifeSmarts Competition on March 3, 2006 - March 1, 2006 (PDF Version)
Facts on the National Do-Not-Call Registry and Cell Phones - February 21, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on February 23, 2006 - February 17, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Extends Telephone Hours February 21- February 17, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on February 16, 2006 - February 13, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on February 9, 2006 - February 7, 2006 (PDF Version)
Don't Get Soaked Buying A Flood-Damaged Vehicle - February 3, 2006 (PDF Version)
The Only Official Annual Free Credit Report Program - www.annualcreditreport.com - January 23, 2003 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on January 26, 2006 - January 20, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on January 19, 2006 - January 13, 2006 (PDF Version)
Department Extends Telephone Hours January 17, - January 13, 2006 (PDF Version)
Department of Consumer Affairs Launches New Outreach Effort - January 10, 2006 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on January 12, 2006 - January 06,2006 (PDF Version)

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	2006 PRESS RELEASES
MORTGAGE FRAUD HOTLINE 1-800-553-7723 *SCDCA TV* Ask Consumer Affairs Click Below Teletips RECORDED CONSUMER INFORMATION (803) 734-4215 or (888) 734-4215 (toll free in S.C.)		SCDCA Refunds $19,000 to Consumers - December 18, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Recovers Money for Consumers - December 17, 2006 (PDF Version) 2007 Consumer Spirit Award Deadline Extended - December 14, 2006 (PDF Version) Holiday Shopping Scams: Online Shopping - December 13, 2006 (PDF Version) Holiday Shopping Scams: Holiday Gift Cards - December 6, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Informs Consumers About "Deceased Do Not Contact List" - November 29, 2006 (PDF Version) After Hours on Credit Cards to Help Consumers - November 17, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA and SCETV Present Forum on Debt Collection - November 15, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on November 16, 2006 - November 9. 2006 (PDF Version) After Hours Seminar Helps Consumers Protect Their Identity - November 7, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Announces Winners of 2006 Insurance Fraud Essay Competition - November 7, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on November 9, 2006 - November 2, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Requests 2007 Consumer Spirit Awards Nominations - October 30, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on November 2, 2006 - October 30, 2006 (PDF Version) HALLOWEEN ALERT: It is Illegal to Sell Contact Lenses Without a Prescription in South Carolina - October 23, 2006 - (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on October 26, 2006 - October 23, 2006 (PDF Version) Online Shopping Safety: After Hours - October 16, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Brings Live Online Help Service to the State Fair - October 16, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on October 19, 2006 - October 12, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Warns Consumers About Credit Card Scam - October 10, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on October 12, 2005 - October 5, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Cautions Consumers About Adjustable Rate Mortgages (Part 2) October 4, 2006 (PDF Version) Judge Issues Order on Request for Insurance Rate Increase - October 2, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Alerts Consumers About Potential Risks of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (Part 1) - September 25, 2006 (PDF Version) LifeSmarts Online Competeition Begins This Week - September 21, 2006 (PDF Version) September 28, 2006 - September 21, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on September 21, 2006 - September 18, 2006 (PDF Version) What Consumers Need to Know About Debt Collection - September 11, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Warns Students and Parents of Back-to-School Scams- August 31, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Shares Facts Regarding Timeshares and Vacation Plans - August 9, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on August 10, 2006 - August 3, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Warns Consumers of Bogus Cashier's Checks - July 20, 2006 - (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney - July 20, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens July 20, 2006 - July 13, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA to Regulate Preneed Burial Contracts - July 12, 2006 (PDF Version) New Commissioner Appointed to Commission on Consumer Affairs - July 7, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on July 13, 2006 - July 7, 2006 (PDF Version) Fireworks Safety - July 1, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney June 22, 2006 - June 15, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Appoints New Commissioner - June 15, 2006 (PDF Version) Credit Counseling: After Hours - June 14, 2006 (PDF Version) “Stop Mortgage Fraud: A Call to Action" Symposium in Savannah, Georgia - June 12, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens June 15, 2006 - June 9, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville June 8, 2006 - June 5, 2006 (PDF Version) Columbia's First Shred Day - May 23,2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney in May 25, 2006 - May 23, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on May 18, 2006 - May 15, 2006 (PDF Version) Credit Report: After Hours - May 12, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on May 11, 2006 - May 4, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on April 27, 2006 - April 20, 2006 (PDF Version) Department of Consumer Affairs Extends Phone Hours April 18, 2006 - April 14, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA to Host Identity Theft Forum - April 14, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens April 20, 2006 - April 13, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Tax Time Tips and Identity Theft - April 7, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville April 13, 2006 - April 6, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA and SCETV Features Identity Theft Forum - March 24, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Launches Tele-Tips - March 21, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on March 23, 2006 - March 16, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on March 16, 2006 - March 9, 2006 (PDF Version) South Carolina LifeSmarts State Competition - March 9, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on March 9, 2006 - March 6, 2006 (PDF Version) South Carolina State LifeSmarts Competition on March 3, 2006 - March 1, 2006 (PDF Version) Facts on the National Do-Not-Call Registry and Cell Phones - February 21, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on February 23, 2006 - February 17, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Extends Telephone Hours February 21- February 17, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on February 16, 2006 - February 13, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on February 9, 2006 - February 7, 2006 (PDF Version) Don't Get Soaked Buying A Flood-Damaged Vehicle - February 3, 2006 (PDF Version) The Only Official Annual Free Credit Report Program - www.annualcreditreport.com - January 23, 2003 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on January 26, 2006 - January 20, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on January 19, 2006 - January 13, 2006 (PDF Version) Department Extends Telephone Hours January 17, - January 13, 2006 (PDF Version) Department of Consumer Affairs Launches New Outreach Effort - January 10, 2006 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on January 12, 2006 - January 06,2006 (PDF Version)


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