SCDCA

It's that time again! SCDCA is holding a series of free shred events during March. To shred your sensitive documents in a timely manner, each shred event is set up as a drive-through. Learn more: consumer.sc.gov/Shred-Events #SCDCA #shred360 #shredevent #consumerprotection

We are celebrating National Financial Literacy Month and offering educational events throughout April to help equip you to manage money wisely. You can find the links to the corresponding webinar of your choice in this news release: consumer.sc.gov/news/2026-03/l…

For the third year in a row, Irmo High School earned an invitation to the National LifeSmarts Championship. More in this news release: consumer.sc.gov/news/2026-03/i… #scdca #lifesmarts #natoinallifesmartschampionship

Our webinar "Artificial Intelligence Scams" is now available at youtu.be/El6eKNjWMEg?si… via @YouTube

Dominion Energy customers have opportunities in March, April, and May to be heard on the company's requested rate increase of 12.73%. Information on the request and public hearings can be found at consumer.sc.gov/news/2026-03/s…

Spring into savings with these savvy tips: Update your budget to reflect any changes. Build an emergency fund if you haven't already. Utilize coupons and app rewards for some extra savings. #spring #consumerprotection #consumertips #scdca #saving #finances #tips

Different variations of text message scams are once again being sent out. If you have questions about if you owe, contact SCDMV directly. Report as junk and delete the message from your phone. #scdca #scam #scamtext #scdmv #junk

Spring cleaning can start digitally to protect your personal information by regularly clearing your cache, deleting old accounts, and never reusing your passwords! #digitalcleaning #cache #spring #cybersecurity #scdca

Our webinar "My Information was Breached, What Now?" is available at youtu.be/uXycNB4JsXo?si… via @YouTube

Fewer South Carolina Residents Impacted by Security Breaches in 2025 nextdoor.com/p/jS74F7XC83Ck…

Helpful tips to protect your finances: Regularly monitor your credit reports. Follow steps to secure accounts and devices. Stay guarded against scams. #stpatricksday #saintpatricksday #consumertips #consumerprotection #scamprevention #scam #finance #scdca #telldca

Looking to make some extra money? Scammers will pressure you and make big promises of high salaries for little effort. They also demand payment up front- No legitimate jobs make you pay for expenses, training, or anything else to get it! #scdca #ftc #fakejobs

Shred Event in North Charleston on March 17th: nextdoor.com/p/zmmCxsnBDmJ6…

Unhappy with the action of your Homeowner's Association? Consider these tips. #scdca #telldca #hoa #homeownersassociation #webinar #consumerprotection #consumertips

Our webinar "HOAs and the Law 2026" is now available on youtu.be/XPfA_rhoEtw?si… via @YouTube

Spot a scam? Tell us about it. Even if you didn't fall victim, your report can help prevent a harmful attack. You can report by calling 1 (844) TELL-DCA (835-5322) and clicking consumer.sc.gov/identity-theft… #scdca #telldca #scam #scamreport #consumerprotection #scamprevention

SC consumers reported 51 scams to SCDCA during February. Those scams cost consumers $589,696.68 in actual losses. Report scams to SCDCA and find educational resources at consumer.sc.gov/identity-theft… #scdca #scam #scamprevention #consumerprotection #scams #purchasescam

Earlier this week, #SCDCA joined members of #AARP South Carolina, local law enforcement and several legislators at the State House to discuss cryptocurrency ATM scams. REMEMBER: Scammers insist you can only pay with cryptocurrency. Learn more: consumer.sc.gov/cryptocurrency… #NCPW2026

Today is National “Slam the Scam” Day, designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the United States. Learn more at ssa.gov/scam/resources… #scdca #slamthescam #ssa #NCPW2026

Our webinar "Cryptocurrency Scams" is now available at youtu.be/GKBCcL9PYmg?si… via @YouTube

🚨 Scam Alert! If someone demands you pay only with cryptocurrency, it’s a red flag. Crypto payments are NOT protected or insured like your bank deposits—once your money is gone, it’s gone. #scdca #scamalert #scam #scammers #crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptocurrencyscam #NCPW2026