Newberry County Sheriff warns of recent scam

Kimberlei Davis

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NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be aware of a phone scam.

The Sheriff’s Office recently released a warning for residents that there is a fraudulent phone campaign seeking donations on behalf of the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association.

Sheriff Lee Foster offered these reminders:

  • South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association does NOT ask for donations via the telephone.
  • The Honorary Membership program of the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association is conducted exclusively through a direct mail campaign, not through telephone conversations.

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