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BEAUFORT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE2+ weeks agoAgencyFEBRUARY 3, 2024 Happy Saturday! Heads up — SCAM ALERT 🚨 Please know that we will NEVER call you and say: 🚨You have a warrant for your arrest and you must pay a fine 🚨You missed jury duty and you must pay a fine 🚨You must give us all of your personal information, including your social security number, etc. These are just a few of the types of scam calls that have been reported to us. This weekend alone, there have been more than a handful of calls reporting someone called, claiming to be from our agency or another department, and a fine needed to be paid. In January, there were more than 100 calls for service regarding fraud/scams. And that’s just the number of people who reported them. Some good news, you’re catching on and recognizing scam calls. Several of the people who called this weekend to report the scam said they refused to give any information to the caller because they knew it wasn’t a legitimate phone call. If you ever get a phone call from someone claiming to be an officer with us or any other agency, feel free to call the agency to confirm if it’s real or a scam. As always, you can call to report scams to us by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.34Like9
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA2+ weeks agoAgencySummer is approaching, but scammers don't take a vacation. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs offers this advice to protect your wallet: • Remain vigilant. If you are traveling, be sure to closely review your financial statements in the weeks and months following your trip. If you see errors or fraudulent charges, dispute them as soon as possible. • Leave unnecessary payment methods at home. Don’t travel with all your credit cards, checks, etc. • Know who to call. If your card suddenly stops working or gets lost, you’ll need to contact your bank to fix the problem. • Set up account alerts so that you get text messages or emails alerting you to activity that posts to your account. This will allow you to closely monitor your account for unexpected charges. You can report scams and find SCDCA’s scam education resources at https://consumer.sc.gov/identity-theft-unit/scams152Like97
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA5 days agoAgencyThe South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs presents top scams in South Carolina for May 2024. • Consumers reported 67 scams to SCDCA with actual losses of $125,150.04 • The top three types of scams were: Lottery/Prizes/Sweepstakes (22%), Purchase (20%), and Debt Collection (17%) You can report a scam to SCDCA and find our educational resources at https://consumer.sc.gov/identity-theft-unit/scams90Like140
BEAUFORT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE2+ weeks agoAgencyFEBRUARY 7, 2024 Good morning! This week’s episode of Lowcountry Lowdown is live and includes: ◾ Scam Alert: Impersonating law enforcement scam ◾ Scam Alert: IRS and tax refund scam ◾ Big Game safety: Fans don't let fans drive drunk ◾ Noteworthy arrest ◾ OneBlood and BCSO Blood Drive ◾ Bloodhound Tracking Team: Molly visits Bluffton Farmer's Market ◾ Thank You: Saint Francis Catholic School makes cards for BCSO ◾ Promotion announcement I hope you enjoy it! Stay safe! https://youtu.be/NNM8lgRVPkg27Like6
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA2+ weeks agoAgencyThe South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges those impacted by recent storms to be on the lookout for repair scams and people trying to take advantage of the situation. SCDCA encourages consumers not to rush into a decision and be cautious of those who just show up at the door. For more information on how to protect your personal information and money: https://consumer.sc.gov/news/2024-04/storm-damage-brings-potential-repair-scamsBe the first to reactLike
BEAUFORT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE2+ weeks agoAgencyJANUARY 27, 2024 We’re asking for your help identifying the suspects in this doorbell camera video. We know you cannot see their faces; however, we hope you can identify them by their clothing and/or mannerisms. This morning, shortly before 4 a.m., the suspects can be seen walking through the yard at a home on Wright Place on Hilton Head Island. The suspects then begin rummaging through the cars in the yard. That’s when the owner of the home heard noises outside, went to see what was going on, and found the two suspects near his cars in the driveway. At that point, the suspects pulled out a gun and shot the man before running away. The victim, a 55-year-old man, was taken to a Savannah area hospital where he remains. His status is unknown at this time. We’re also asking anyone who lives in this area on the north end of Hilton Head Island to review their video systems for any footage that may have captured suspicious activity leading up to and after the shooting. If you recognize the suspects in this video, have video footage that may be helpful in this investigation, or any other information as it relates, please call Sergeant Calore at 843-255-3411.67Like89
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