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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
CONSUMER AFFAIRS

3600 Forest Drive, 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 5757
Columbia, SC 29250
(803) 734-4200 or (800) 922-1594 (toll free in S.C.)

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Fast Facts

Due to budget cuts, the Department is unable to provide large quantities of in-house publications. We do, however, want to provide you unlimited access to the following information. Please feel free to copy and distribute any of our Fast Facts materials.

  • South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (PDF)
  • New Identity Theft Protection (PDF)
  • How To File A Complaint (PDF)
  • Understanding Your Phone Bill (PDF)
  • Prepaid Legal Services (PDF)
  • Nigerian Scam (PDF)
  • How to Remove Your Name from Solicitation Lists (PDF)
  • Predatory Lending (The South Carolina High Cost and Consumer Home Loan Act) (PDF)
  • Consumer Credit Counseling for Consumers (PDF)
  • Consumer Credit Counseling for Licensees (PDF)
  • Credit Counseling (PDF)
  • Credit Repair (PDF)
  • Cosmetic Contact Lens (For Teens) (PDF)
  • Payday Lending ( Currently unavailable being updated )
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities (PDF)
  • Discount Medical Plans (PDF)
  • Prepaid Legal Services (PDF)
  • Mortgage Foreclosure (PDF)
  • Motor Club Services (PDF)
  • Nigerian E-Mail Scam (PDF)
  • Physical Fitness Clubs (PDF)
  • Preneed Funeral Contracts (PDF)
  • Sweepstakes/Lottery Scams (PDF)

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The Savvy Consumer's Guide

  • Beware of Unlicensed Health Plans (PDF )
  • Taming Telemarketers (PDF)
  • Energy Conservation Tips That Save Money (PDF)
  • The Savvy Consumer's Guide to Insurance Scoring (PDF)
  • Understanding Your Telephone Bill (PDF)

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30th Anniversary

  • Commemorative Journal (PDF)

Accountability Reports

  • 2008-2009 Accountability Report (PDF) (Word)
  • 2007-2008 Accountability Report (PDF) (Word)
  • 2006-2007 Accountability Report (PDF) (Word)
  • 2005-2006 Accountability Report (PDF) (Word)
  • 2004-2005 Accountability Report (PDF) (Word)
  • 2003-2004 Accountability Report (PDF)

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