Special for The Press and Standard
Below you will find a list of the most common signs of a scam. Be wary if someone:
Asks you to verify personal identifying information.
Asks you to wire transfer money or purchase a prepaid-reloadable debit card or iTunes gift card and give them the number off the card.
Sends you a check asking you to cash it and wire of send money elsewhere.
Poses as a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. They may also pose as other government officials.
Scares you with threats of arrest or garnishment.
Makes you think their “offer” is time sensitive such as:
“Act NOW, or you won’t get this great deal!”
Bottom line: If you are fielding a cold call (e-mail, text message, etc.) never give information to the person and when in doubt, hang up and follow up!
For more information visit www.consumer.sc.gov.
