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Moving to South Carolina.

What it costs to arrive. State consumer protections. Scam patterns flagged by the AG.

01 · WHY SOUTH CAROLINA IS A DESTINATION

The migration context.

South Carolina is a steady top-20 in-migration state. Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach (retiree) are arrival markets. Common origins: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida (some), North Carolina (cross-state). Retiree migration is meaningful in Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head.

02 · TYPICAL ARRIVAL COSTS

What it costs to move here.

NY→SC 2BR long-distance (~800 miles to Charleston) $5,000-$8,500. NJ→SC similar. FL→SC 2BR regional-to-long-distance $3,500-$6,500. NC→SC 2BR local-to-regional $2,000-$4,000. Peak-season is March-October (retiree relocation pattern); coastal SC sees hurricane-season insurance complications June-November.

03 · CONSUMER PROTECTION

State-specific regulations and verification.

South Carolina Public Service Commission regulates intrastate movers. Movers must hold a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Verify at psc.sc.gov. Interstate arrivals: FMCSA SAFER + SC AG.

04 · SCAM PATTERNS

What state AG complaints flag.

SC AG flagged 'retiree-targeted' scam patterns in Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head — unlicensed movers targeting older arrivals, demanding cash, no BOL. Verify SAFER registration AND ask for in-person business address (not PO box). The AARP publishes additional scam-pattern guidance for SC coastal retirees.

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