As we're wrapping up #FinancialLiteracyMonth, make sure you understand the terms of the loan. SCDCA has financial literacy resources available at consumer.sc.gov/consumer-resou… #TellDCA #SCDCA #Loans #Money #SC #SouthCarolina #ConsumerAffairs

Today is #NationalSuperheroDay. You can be a cybersecurity superhero by taking these steps. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has info on how to keep yourself cyber safe: cisa.gov/news-events/ne… @CISAgov #TellDCA #SCDCA #Cybersecurity #BeSafeOnline

FTC warns students to be aware of scammers contacting you about your eligibility of a new loan forgiveness program. They have more information on this at consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alert… #SCDCA #TellDCA #FAFSA #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scam #Scammers

South Carolina consumers reported 963 scams to SCDCA during 2023. The top types of scams: purchase, service/repair, and lottery/prizes/sweepstakes. Read the full Identity Theft and Scam Report at consumer.sc.gov/news/reports #SCDCA #TellDCA #ConsumerAffairs #SC #SouthCarolina

It's great to share, just don't share too much on social media. Set your accounts to private and only approve followers you know. Limit the info in your profile. Look over and understand your privacy settings. #informationsecurity #telldca #protectyourself #southcarolina #scdca

Happy #EarthDay! While you're putting in effort to protect our wonderful planet, SCDCA is working to protect you and your information. Learn more on consumer.sc.gov #TellDCA #SCDCA #SC #ConsumerAffairs #SouthCarolina #InformationSecurity

It's easy to overspend when you're not keeping track. For #FinancialLiteracyMonth, learn even more tips about money, credit, and debt at consumer.sc.gov/consumer-resou… #TellDCA #SCDCA #MoneyHabits #Money #Spending #SouthCarolina #SC #ConsumerAffairs

Treat yourself every now and then but be aware of the long-term effects of overspending! 💳Learn more: consumer.sc.gov/sites/consumer… #SCDCA #TellDCA #Money #Spending #OverSpending #MoneyTips #ConsumerAffairs

Online gaming can be fun. It can also be a place where cybercriminals target you. #TellDCA #SCDCA #VideoGames #Gaming #GamingSafety

Placing a security freeze is one of the best ways to ensure ID thieves don't attach themselves to your credit... and it's FREE! #TellDCA #SCDCA #SecurityFreeze #CreditReport #InformationSecurity #SC #ConsumerAffairs

With vacation time approaching, keep your info safe while on the road. For more information, visit consumer.sc.gov/sites/consumer… #TellDCA #SCDCA #ConsumerAffairs #TravelTips #InformationSecurity

Our Webinar regarding Consumer Involvement in Utility Ratemaking is now available on our YouTube channel! youtu.be/6INl8dAVXEY #TellDCA #SCDCA #ConsumerRights #UtilityRatemaking

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Our Webinar regarding Consumer Involvement in Utility Ratemaking is now available on our YouTube channel! youtu.be/6INl8dAVXEY #TellDCA #SCDCA #ConsumerRights #UtilityRatemaking

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Tech scammers use fake security pop-ups to get you to call a number to "help" transfer you to another scammer who pretends to be with a government agency or the fraud department at your bank. Protect your money and know what NOT to do when this happens. #TellDCA #SCDCA #TechScam

This #WorldHealthDay, protect yourself by looking for errors in your statements, reviewing your credit reports, and reporting those errors to your provider and the credit bureaus. For more info, visit: consumer.sc.gov/sites/consumer… #TellDCA #SCDCA

Real utility companies will only ask a consumer to pay with direct forms of payment like a bank account or credit card. If someone claims to be a utility but asks for an uncommon form of payment, it's a scam. #telldca #scdca #informationsecurity #protectyourself

Scammers of every kind will try to get you to act fast to prevent you from thinking too much about their ask or having time to consult a friend or family member. This is one of the most common red flags of a scam. #TellDCA #Scam #Pressure #SCDCA #SouthCarolina

Scammers use phrases that make us panic and act hastily. Know the signs of how to spot them. SCDCA has scam education resources at consumer.sc.gov/consumer-resou… #telldca #scdca #informationsecurity #scam

We have two shred events this week. They are set up as a drive through to help you easily get rid of documents containing sensitive information. You can find more info at consumer.sc.gov/national-consu… #SCDCA #SouthCarolina #DataProtection #InformationSecurity #FreeShred

@SCDCA Those aren't basics. You keep posting that document and I keep questioning it. I even called and talked to Ms. Parker. What is the problem? Who told you that 30% is some kind of bright line? It is not. #CreditScore #Myth4 #SodaCity #TellDCA #SC #SCpolitics #SCDCA @SCDCA #1909H