Greenwood, SC – Authorities in Greenwood County are warning residents about a new email scam targeting people with fake claims of active warrants or legal trouble.
According to the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are using Gmail addresses to impersonate law enforcement and attorney offices, sending messages that appear official to trick recipients into responding or providing personal information.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that they never send emails regarding active warrants and would contact individuals in person if necessary. Deputies said the scam emails are designed to look legitimate but originate from fraudulent Gmail accounts.
“If you receive an email like this, do not reply,” the department stated. “Delete it immediately and verify with law enforcement before taking any action.” Officials also stressed that residents should never share personal details or make payments requested through email.
The sheriff encouraged the public to share this warning with family, friends, and neighbors, reminding everyone that legitimate agencies will not contact you through Gmail or request sensitive data online.
Anyone who suspects they’ve received one of these scam emails is urged to report it directly to the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office.
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