Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) –The Orangeburg county Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be on the look out for a scam they say is circulating on social media trying to scam you using your own friends. According to authorities they began seeing the scam first on Facebook where a victim reported seeing a friend in a video posted on their page….
If you’re heading to the game tomorrow be careful where you park.
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.
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,…
File RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Scammers are at it again officials say and they are warning you not to become a victim. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said criminals are out to scam citizens by using their personal information with the intent to commit fraudulent activities. Some of the scams are specifically targeting Midland’s seniors, Lott said and he is reminding citizens…
