Federal laws and regulations for consumer protection are administered by different agencies. Each agency's website lists the federal laws and/or regulations the agency administers:
There are also South Carolina state agencies that administer state laws for consumer protection, and these agencies list the relevant areas on their websites:
The SC Bar provides information on how to file a grievance against a lawyer.
Online Classrooms
Car issues: dealerships, lemon laws, repossession, warranties and extended warranties
Other transactions: credit cards, door-to-door sales contracts, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, life insurance
Small Claims Court: magistrates small claims court
Infographic from Tips on Filing Consumer Complaints (usa.gov)
More information at Tips on Filing Consumer Complaints (usa.gov)
Brochures for consumers from the National Consumer Law Center:
Borrowing, Credit, Debt, Financial
Energy and Utilities
Identity Theft
Seniors / Social Security
South Carolina Consumer Law
Elements of Civil Causes of Action explains what is needed to prove certain types of consumer cases in South Carolina courts, including Breach of Contract; Breach of Contract Accompanied by Fraudulent Act; Breach of Fiduciary Duty; Consumer Protection Code Violations; Fraud and Misrepresentation; Insurance Bad Faith; Legal Malpractice; Products Liability; and Unfair Trade Practices Act Violations.
Consumer Law Generally
Specific Topics within Consumer Law