Government Impersonation Scams on the Rise in South Carolina, FBI Warns

Scammers impersonating Union County Sheriff deputies

LEWISBURG — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam involving people impersonating sheriff deputies.

FBI warns of scams across the area

The FBI is saying there is a rise in government impersonation scams that are being reported across the state.

FBI warns South Carolina residents of statewide scam using ‘spoofed’ phone numbers

The FBI is warning people in South Carolina about a rise in government impersonation scams across the state, according to a release from the agency Monday.

Government impersonation scams on the rise in South Carolina, FBI warns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of an uptick in scammers posing as law enforcement over the phone, which has led to South Carolinians being swindled out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Nearly 300 people in South Carolina reported being victims of government impersonation scams between January 1 and June 18, resulting in $1.7 million in financial losses, according to data provided by the FBI Colu…

FBI warns of new impersonation scam targeting SC residents

FBI warns of new impersonation scam targeting SC residents

FBI warns South Carolina of rising government impersonation scams

The FBI is warning the public about a recent rise in government impersonation scams reported across South Carolina.According to a release, these scammers are k