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SC Department of Consumer Affairs guards consumers through complaint mediation, advocacy, ID theft assistance & scam reporting. Engagement≠ Endorsement #TellDCA
Columbia, SC
Joined February 2009
Scammers target desperate homeowners looking to avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes. These scammers promise they’ll get changes to your loan so you can keep your home. More info: #SCDCA #TellDCA #SC #SouthCarolina #ConsumerProtection
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Consumers reported 41 scams to #SCDCA in June. The most common types included Travel, Tech, and Jobs/Employment. You can report scams to SCDCA and find material to help you avoid scams at #Scams #IdentityTheft #ConsumerProtection #InformationSecurity
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Watch what you make your password. The simpler it is, the easier it is to guess. 🔍 Make passwords long, random and unique. 📒 Consider using a password manager. 👤Use multifactor authentication. #SCDCA #passwords #multifactorauthenticaion #education #consumerprotection
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Come hear an overview of the legislative process and review bills affecting consumers that were introduced at the South Carolina Statehouse this past session, including what passed. Register: #SCDCA #SCGovernment #LegislativeUpdate #SouthCarolina
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SCDCA will be closed for Independence Day and will reopen on Monday at 8:30 AM. Access our resources at #july4 #independenceday #closed #telldca #scdca #happyjuly4
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Leave unnecessary payments at home. Don't travel with all your credit cards and checks. Only take things you know you will need and plan to use. #SCDCA #traveltips #travel #informationsecurity #consumerprotection #telldca #guardyourwallet #vacation #animation
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Traveling this summer? is the official government website for passport services. Watch for sketchy sites. #SCDCA #TellDCA #Passport #Scam #Fraud #Travel #ConsumerProtection #Informationsecurity
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July is Military Consumer Month. Scammers use different impersonation tactics to target military members or their families. Learn the signs: #militaryconsumermonth #scams #scammer #military #veteran #impersonator #scams #consumerprotection
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July is Military Consumer Month. Scammers frequently target servicemembers, military families and veterans with attempts to steal their money and personal information. Learn the red flags. Register: #militaryconsumermonth #military #servicemember #scams
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What to consider for your home warranty: The company responsible for coverage. Search them online with words like "review" or "complaint" to see if people have had issues in the past. More tips at: #SCDCA #homeownershipmonth #homeownership #homeowner
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In need of a digital clean? Remove unused apps, clear browsing history, manage your email, clean cloud storage, update contacts, clear cache, manage passwords, and update software!. #SCDCA #digitalclean #cybersecurity #consumerprotection #scamprevention #scams
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Something to remember prior to closing a loan on a home! .Learn more in our Homeownership Month webinar: #SCDCA #homeownershipmonth #homeownership #homeowner #homeloan #loan #rights #consumerprotection #consumeraffair s
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If you don't use it, disconnect it! Older devices may have out-of-date software. They can be a weak point on your network. #DataPrivacy #Cybersecurity #SoftwareUpdate #Update #OldDevice #SCDCA #TellDCA #ConsumerProtection #ScamPrevention #Hacker #Scam #Wifi
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Debit cards can be convenient but know the risks when you're using them. Learn more in our webinar: #SCDCA #debitcard #creditcard #consumerprotection #informationsecurity #tips #education #educational #consumeraffairs #animation #bank #digitalwallet
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If a call sounds like your boss or your family member, you’re more likely to act. #Scammers use voice cloning to make their requests for money or information more believable. Avoid the scams: #SCDCA #artificialintelligence #voicecloning #ai
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June is National Homeownership Month. This #webinar will cover a wide range of topics including loans, title fraud, warranty coverage, homeowners associations and repair scams. Register: #scdca #HOA #homeownersassociation #repairscams #homeownership
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