2007 Press Releases

Holiday Scams Look to Spoil Consumers' Season - December 11, 2005 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Landrum on December 12, 2007 - December 5, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Boiling Springs on December12, 2007 - December 5, 2007 (PDF Version)
2008 Consumer Spirit Award Deadline Extended - November 26, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Affairs Visits Spartanburg Community November 26, 2007 - November 19, 2007 (PDF Version)
Affordable Housing Forum - January 30 and 31, 2008
The SC Department of Consumer Affairs is one of five partner agencies presenting the 13th Annual Palmetto Affordable Housing Forum, January 30 and 31, 2008.
After Hours Workshop Covers Latest Scams - November 13, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Affairs Warns about “Not-So-Free” Credit Report Websites - November 6, 3007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on November 1, 2007 - (October 29, 2007) (PDF Version)
Department of Consumer Affairs to Open Greenwood Office - October 29, 2007 (PDF Version)
Health/Safety Alert: It is Illegal to Sell Contacts without a Prescription in South Carolina - October 26, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Spartanburg on October 23, 2007 - (October 22, 2007) (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on October 25, 2007 - October 17, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Affairs Sponsors Shred Day October 25th - October 16, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on October 18, 2007 - (October 11, 2007) (PDF Version)
After Hours Workshop Discusses Debt Collection - October 11, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Affairs Provides Information and Answers at South Carolina State Fair - October 3, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on October 11, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Affairs Sponsors Spartanburg Shred Day and Piedmont Interstate Fair - October 2, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on September 27, 2007 - September 20, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Requests 2008 Consumer Spirit Awards Nominations - September 19, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on September 20, 2007 - September 20, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Affairs to Open Boiling Springs and Landrum Offices - September 17, 2007 (PDF Version)
After Hours to Provide Tips on ID Theft and Credit Repair - September 12, 2007 (PDF Vesion)
Consumer Affairs Provides Answers About Do Not Call Registry - September 4, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Affairs Warns About Envelope Stuffing Scam - August 22, 2007 (PDF Version)
After Hours to Discuss the Complaint Process - August 20, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on August 23, 2007 - August 20, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on June 14, 2007 - August 13, 2007 (PDF Version)
South Carolina Consumer Agency Reports Banner Year for Consumer/Business Funds Recovery - (PDF Version)
Department of Consumer Affairs Warns Parents and Students About Back-To-School Scams - July 30, 2007 (PDF Vesion)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on July 26, 2007 - July 23, 2007 (PDF Version)
Grant Scams Targeting Individuals and Small Business Owners - July 16, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on July 19, 2007 - July 12, 2007 (PDF Version)
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Recognized Nationally for Consumer Publication - July 10, 2007 (PDF Version)
Former Members of Boiling Springs Fitness Club - July 10, 2007 (PDF Version)
Local Attorney to Chair Council of Advisors for SC Department of Consumer Affairs - July 9, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on July 12, 2007 - July 9, 2005 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on June 21, 2007 - June 18, 2007 (PDF Version)
Former Members of Ladies Choice Fitness - Greenville - June 15, 2007 (PDF Version)
After Hours to Discuss Mortgages and Fraud - June 15, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on June 14, 2007 - June 12, 2007 (PDF Version)
"Homebuying 101" - A Free Conference for Consumers - June 5, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Agency Warns Against Being Overcharged for Deed Copies - June 4, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on June 7, 2007 - June 4, 2007 (PDF Version)
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Presents 2007 Consumer Spirit Awards - May 24, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on May 24, 2007 - May 21, 2007 (PDF Version)
Over $700,000 Recovered for South Carolina Consumers from Debt Settlement Company - May 14, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on April 19, 2007 - May 14, 2007 (PDF Version)
After Hours to Discuss Contractors' Myths and Scams - May 11, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on May 10, 2007 - May 7, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on April 26, 2007 - April 23, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on April 19, 2007 - April 17, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on April 12, 2007 - April 9, 2007 (PDF Version)
Trinity Collegiate School is State LifeSmarts Champ - April 5, 2007 (PDF Version)
South Carolina Shoppers at Risk for Identity Theft - April 4, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Agency Warns Meat Scams Headed to South Carolina Again -April 2, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Affairs Appoints Director of Public Information - March 20, 2007 (PDF Version)
Gaffney Satellite Visit to Address Tax Scams - March 19, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on March 22, 2007 - March 19. 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA to Sponsor Spring Cleaning Shred Day - March 14, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on March 15, 2007 - March 12, 2007 (PDF Version)
Consumer Affairs to Release Credit Counseling and Mortgage Fraud Reports at Press Conference - March 8, 2007 (PDF Version)
ALERT: Former Members of Club Fitness in Aiken - March 7, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on March 8, 2007 - March 5, 2007 (PDF Version)
Over $56K in Fines and Refunds for Consumers from California Company - March 1, 2007 (PDF Version)
“ScamJam” to Inform Seniors About Deceptive Practices - February 26, 2007 (PDF Version)
After Hours Panel to Discuss Payday Lending, Title Lending and Mortgage Scams - February 21, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on February 22, 2007 - February 20, 2007 - (PDF Version)
SCDCA Sponsors National Consumer Protection Month - February 13, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Laurens on February 15, 2007 - February 12, 2007 (PDF Version)
New Year's Resolution May Be Hard to Break - February 8, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Announces 2007 After Hours Schedule - February 5, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Summerville on February 8, 2007 - February 5, 2007 (PDF Version)
Special After Hours Session to Discuss Rapid Tax Refunds - February 2, 2007 (PDF Version)
Department of Consumer Affairs Recovers over $142,000 for Consumers - January 26, 2007 (PDF Version)
SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on January 25, 2007- January 22, 2007(PDF Version)
LifeSmarts Online Competition Still Open to Students - January 16, 2007 (PDF Version)
The Truth About Tax Refund Anticipation Loans - January 16, 2007 (PDF Version)

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	2007 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.)		Holiday Scams Look to Spoil Consumers' Season - December 11, 2005 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Landrum on December 12, 2007 - December 5, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Boiling Springs on December12, 2007 - December 5, 2007 (PDF Version) 2008 Consumer Spirit Award Deadline Extended - November 26, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Affairs Visits Spartanburg Community November 26, 2007 - November 19, 2007 (PDF Version) Affordable Housing Forum - January 30 and 31, 2008 The SC Department of Consumer Affairs is one of five partner agencies presenting the 13th Annual Palmetto Affordable Housing Forum, January 30 and 31, 2008. After Hours Workshop Covers Latest Scams - November 13, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Affairs Warns about “Not-So-Free” Credit Report Websites - November 6, 3007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on November 1, 2007 - (October 29, 2007) (PDF Version) Department of Consumer Affairs to Open Greenwood Office - October 29, 2007 (PDF Version) Health/Safety Alert: It is Illegal to Sell Contacts without a Prescription in South Carolina - October 26, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Spartanburg on October 23, 2007 - (October 22, 2007) (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on October 25, 2007 - October 17, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Affairs Sponsors Shred Day October 25th - October 16, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on October 18, 2007 - (October 11, 2007) (PDF Version) After Hours Workshop Discusses Debt Collection - October 11, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Affairs Provides Information and Answers at South Carolina State Fair - October 3, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on October 11, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Affairs Sponsors Spartanburg Shred Day and Piedmont Interstate Fair - October 2, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on September 27, 2007 - September 20, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Requests 2008 Consumer Spirit Awards Nominations - September 19, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on September 20, 2007 - September 20, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Affairs to Open Boiling Springs and Landrum Offices - September 17, 2007 (PDF Version) After Hours to Provide Tips on ID Theft and Credit Repair - September 12, 2007 (PDF Vesion) Consumer Affairs Provides Answers About Do Not Call Registry - September 4, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Affairs Warns About Envelope Stuffing Scam - August 22, 2007 (PDF Version) After Hours to Discuss the Complaint Process - August 20, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on August 23, 2007 - August 20, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on June 14, 2007 - August 13, 2007 (PDF Version) South Carolina Consumer Agency Reports Banner Year for Consumer/Business Funds Recovery - (PDF Version) Department of Consumer Affairs Warns Parents and Students About Back-To-School Scams - July 30, 2007 (PDF Vesion) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on July 26, 2007 - July 23, 2007 (PDF Version) Grant Scams Targeting Individuals and Small Business Owners - July 16, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on July 19, 2007 - July 12, 2007 (PDF Version) South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Recognized Nationally for Consumer Publication - July 10, 2007 (PDF Version) Former Members of Boiling Springs Fitness Club - July 10, 2007 (PDF Version) Local Attorney to Chair Council of Advisors for SC Department of Consumer Affairs - July 9, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on July 12, 2007 - July 9, 2005 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on June 21, 2007 - June 18, 2007 (PDF Version) Former Members of Ladies Choice Fitness - Greenville - June 15, 2007 (PDF Version) After Hours to Discuss Mortgages and Fraud - June 15, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on June 14, 2007 - June 12, 2007 (PDF Version) "Homebuying 101" - A Free Conference for Consumers - June 5, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Agency Warns Against Being Overcharged for Deed Copies - June 4, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on June 7, 2007 - June 4, 2007 (PDF Version) South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Presents 2007 Consumer Spirit Awards - May 24, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on May 24, 2007 - May 21, 2007 (PDF Version) Over $700,000 Recovered for South Carolina Consumers from Debt Settlement Company - May 14, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on April 19, 2007 - May 14, 2007 (PDF Version) After Hours to Discuss Contractors' Myths and Scams - May 11, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on May 10, 2007 - May 7, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on April 26, 2007 - April 23, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on April 19, 2007 - April 17, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on April 12, 2007 - April 9, 2007 (PDF Version) Trinity Collegiate School is State LifeSmarts Champ - April 5, 2007 (PDF Version) South Carolina Shoppers at Risk for Identity Theft - April 4, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Agency Warns Meat Scams Headed to South Carolina Again -April 2, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Affairs Appoints Director of Public Information - March 20, 2007 (PDF Version) Gaffney Satellite Visit to Address Tax Scams - March 19, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on March 22, 2007 - March 19. 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA to Sponsor Spring Cleaning Shred Day - March 14, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on March 15, 2007 - March 12, 2007 (PDF Version) Consumer Affairs to Release Credit Counseling and Mortgage Fraud Reports at Press Conference - March 8, 2007 (PDF Version) ALERT: Former Members of Club Fitness in Aiken - March 7, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on March 8, 2007 - March 5, 2007 (PDF Version) Over $56K in Fines and Refunds for Consumers from California Company - March 1, 2007 (PDF Version) “ScamJam” to Inform Seniors About Deceptive Practices - February 26, 2007 (PDF Version) After Hours Panel to Discuss Payday Lending, Title Lending and Mortgage Scams - February 21, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on February 22, 2007 - February 20, 2007 - (PDF Version) SCDCA Sponsors National Consumer Protection Month - February 13, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Laurens on February 15, 2007 - February 12, 2007 (PDF Version) New Year's Resolution May Be Hard to Break - February 8, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Announces 2007 After Hours Schedule - February 5, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Summerville on February 8, 2007 - February 5, 2007 (PDF Version) Special After Hours Session to Discuss Rapid Tax Refunds - February 2, 2007 (PDF Version) Department of Consumer Affairs Recovers over $142,000 for Consumers - January 26, 2007 (PDF Version) SCDCA Returns to Gaffney on January 25, 2007- January 22, 2007(PDF Version) LifeSmarts Online Competition Still Open to Students - January 16, 2007 (PDF Version) The Truth About Tax Refund Anticipation Loans - January 16, 2007 (PDF Version)


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