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Authorities Say Imposters Are Posing as Richland County Deputies in New Scam

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Curtis Wilson with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said someone is making phone calls in his name, dialing people all around the nation, attempting to take their money. “They’re coming from Colorado, they’re coming from Texas, I mean it’s coming from all over. There are people calling stating that they are me, Lieutenant Curtis Wilson and that I…

Deputies Encourage Citizens to Meet At Safety Zones For Internet Exchanges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Authorities are reminding people about their internet safety zones  after two men were arrested in connection with stealing phones from app users. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) says they have several internet safety exchange zones. The zones are monitored by surveillance cameras and deputies say they are safer than meeting people at other public buildings. “Please be…