According to the report, South Carolina consumers lost more than $6.4 million to ID theft or scams last year.
Consumer News: Warning about scammers impersonating banks
FBI Columbia warns of charity scams in the wake of last week’s deadly tornadoes.
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are at it again, this time using bank numbers to call people in an attempt to build confidence.
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says scammers are telling victims they are with the sheriff’s office, and that they have a warrant out for their arrest.
Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill designed to prevent the elderly and other vulnerable adults from falling prey to scammers.
Americans lost millions of dollars in sweepstakes and lottery scams during the pandemic. According to a report from the Better Business Bureau, it totaled $227 million.
If you’re on the job hunt, leaders are issuing a warning. The FBI is reporting scammers are now posing as employers to steal identities from job seekers.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says they have received several reports from residents who received letters asking them about the security details of their homes and property.
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man who is accused of scamming a victim out of over $300,000.
