SC Consumer Affairs News

SC HOA Complaint Report Released

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has released its 2026 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report, detailing 452 complaints filed in 2025. The report highlights common issues such as covenant enforcement and maintenance concerns, and includes data on complaint trends and county distribution.

Webinar on Tax-Time Tips to Protect Refunds and Identity

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting a webinar on February 18, 2026, to provide consumers with tips on protecting their tax refunds and personal information from identity theft and scams. The notice outlines common tax-time scams and provides advice on filing early, using trusted preparation sites, and verifying tax preparers.

SC Department of Consumer Affairs Distributing George Funeral Home Contracts

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is distributing preneed funeral contracts from the closed George Funeral Home to new providers. Consumers will be notified by mail of their new provider and can transfer contracts if desired.

SC Consumers Lost $8.5M to Scams and ID Theft in 2025

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) released its annual report detailing that consumers lost nearly $8.5 million to scams and identity theft in 2025. The report provides insights into the types of incidents and methods used by perpetrators.

SC Consumer Affairs: March Events on Crypto Scams, Shredding, and Webinars

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is hosting a series of events throughout March 2026, including webinars on cryptocurrency scams, state and federal privacy laws, and FTC Safeguards Rule updates. They are also offering free shred events across the state to help prevent identity theft.