York County, SC – The York County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to stay alert for a surge in scam calls, particularly those involving suspects impersonating law enforcement officers.
According to a public alert issued Friday morning, the department says scammers are calling residents claiming to be from the sheriff’s office or court system and demanding payment to avoid arrest. The sheriff’s office emphasized that it never requests money or gift cards over the phone or via email.
Officials listed several types of scams currently circulating in the county, including arrest warrant scams, missed jury duty calls, fake bail or bond requests, magistrate court scams, and unpaid traffic ticket schemes. Online cons—such as delivery text scams, Facebook Marketplace fraud, and phishing emails—are also on the rise.
The sheriff’s office advises anyone receiving such calls to hang up immediately and report the incident. Residents are urged not to share personal information or financial details with unknown callers or email senders.
Authorities say scam victims often feel pressured by threats of arrest or legal action, but legitimate agencies never make such demands by phone.
Anyone who suspects they have been targeted should contact the York County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 628-3059 or submit a tip through the department’s official website.
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