Consumer Protection Law South Carolina
Defeating Time-Barred Zombie Debt Collectors in South Carolina Courts
Opening your mailbox in Columbia, Charleston, or Greenville to find a civil summons over a credit card or medical bill from five years ago can trigger immediate panic. Across the P...
Protecting Surviving Family Members from Deceased Relative Debt Collection in South Carolina
Losing a loved one is an incredibly painful experience. Unfortunately, the grief is often compounded when aggressive debt collectors start calling surviving spouses, adult children...
Resolving Medical Identity Theft and Fraudulent Billing in South Carolina
Introduction to Medical Identity TheftMedical identity theft is a terrifying and uniquely dangerous form of fraud. When a criminal uses your Social Security Number, name, or healt...
South Carolina Guide to Recovering from State and Federal Tax Identity Theft
Introduction to Tax Identity Theft in SCTax identity theft occurs when a criminal uses your compromised Social Security Number to file a fraudulent tax return early in the season,...
How to Defeat Predatory Payday and Auto Title Loans Exceeding South Carolina Usury Limits
Handing over a post-dated check or a clear vehicle title at a storefront lender in Columbia, North Charleston, Greenville, or Spartanburg is often marketed as a quick bridge over a...
How South Carolina Workers Can Legally Stop Debt Collectors from Calling Their Employers
Receiving a call from a debt collector is stressful, but when that call comes through your workplace's main switchboard, it can be downright humiliating. Debt collectors know that...
The 30-Day Out-of-Service Rule for Lemon Vehicles in South Carolina
Understanding the 30-Day Presumption of a LemonMaking a monthly car payment for a vehicle that is permanently parked in a dealership service lot is infuriating. South Carolina law...
Suing a South Carolina Auto Dealer for Undisclosed Flood Damage and Title Washing
Following major hurricanes in neighboring states like Florida and North Carolina, the South Carolina used car market is frequently flooded-literally and figuratively-with damaged v...
Forged Signatures and E-Contract Fraud by Finance Managers in South Carolina
The days of signing massive stacks of paper at a car dealership are largely over. Today, finance managers use iPads, digital signature pads, and software like DocuSign to speed up...
Navigating South Carolina Lemon Law: The 12-Month or 12,000-Mile Statutory Limit Explained
Understanding the Strict Time Limits in South CarolinaBuying a new car in South Carolina should come with peace of mind. However, when that vehicle spends more time in the repair...
How to Legally Cancel a Timeshare Contract in South Carolina: Timelines and Attorney Costs
South Carolina is home to some of the most popular vacation destinations in the country, with Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island serving as massive hubs for the timeshare industry...
How to Clear Your Name from Criminal Identity Theft in South Carolina
Introduction to Criminal Identity TheftImagine being pulled over for a routine traffic stop in Spartanburg or Charleston, only to find yourself handcuffed because there is an acti...
How to Fight Yo-Yo Financing and Spot Delivery Scams in South Carolina
Buying a car should be an exciting moment, but for many South Carolina residents, it quickly turns into a nightmare due to deceptive dealership tactics. 'Yo-yo financing,' also kno...
How to Prove Substantial Impairment in a South Carolina Defective Vehicle Claim
Defining Substantial Impairment in South CarolinaNot every annoying flaw in a new car qualifies it as a lemon. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 56-28-10(6), a 'nonconformity' is legally def...
What to Do When a Home Improvement Contractor Abandoning the Job in South Carolina
Renovating a home in South Carolina should be an exciting upgrade, but hiring the wrong contractor can turn your property into a disaster zone. Cases of home improvement contractor...
Suing Solar Panel Companies for Misrepresentation and Installation Fraud in South Carolina
South Carolina's abundant sunshine makes it an ideal place for solar energy. Unfortunately, the boom in green energy has attracted a wave of predatory solar panel companies. Aggres...
Suing for Price Gouging During Hurricane States of Emergency in South Carolina
Evacuating Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or Hilton Head Island ahead of a major Atlantic storm often forces families into desperate financial decisions along congested corridors like I...
Can Debt Collectors Legally Garnish Wages for Consumer Debt in South Carolina?
Falling behind on bills is stressful enough without the looming threat of losing your hard-earned paycheck. Unfortunately, aggressive debt collectors often use intimidation tactics...
Stopping Debt Collection Harassment Against Active Duty Military Personnel in South Carolina
South Carolina is home to one of the largest active duty military populations in the nation, with tens of thousands of soldiers, airmen, Marines, and sailors stationed at Fort Jack...
What to Do If a South Carolina Debt Collector Threatens You with Arrest or Jail Time
Receiving an aggressive phone call or voicemail at your home in Charleston, Columbia, or Myrtle Beach claiming that a county sheriff's deputy is on the way to your workplace with a...