Actresses, Coaches, affluent parents arrested in college admission scam
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If you’re heading to the game tomorrow be careful where you park.
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Columbia Parks and Rec and AARP are teaming up to keep area Seniors safe from those who prey on vulnerable adults through scams and fraud.
Reports say the homeless man at the center of a GoFundMe scandal that raised more than $400 K in his name has been arrested in Philadelphia.
CPD says they have arrested and charged a 51-year-old man accused of swindling a victim out of thousands of dollars for a phony project.
Newberry County says a potential scam is making the rounds asking for monetary donations via phone for the SC Sheriff’s Association. Click here for all of the details.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Scammers are out to get your money over the phone, according to the Newberry County Sheriff. The Department is issuing a scam alert. They say scammers are calling saying you owe money for court dates. Do not give money over the phone. Call the Sheriff’s Department to report these types of calls. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Provided RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 80-year-old victim was scammed of $10,000 last month, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. On June 23, the suspects initially approached the victim at Two Notch Road Walmart and convinced the victim to take them to her bank to withdraw the cash, authorities say. The suspects went with the victim to the National…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Be on the lookout for the latest scam. According to the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, people are getting calls by someone claiming to be an “official” who says they have their child or grandchild in jail for a serious charge. If money is not received then the loved one will be facing long jail terms claims the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is warning of another phone scam that has targeted several residents in recent days. Officials say the scam is similar to one that was first reported in June of 2015. The scammer is reportedly posing as a law enforcement officer and telling the person that a legal matter needs to be resolved,…