Horry County Residents Warned About Scammers

News Summary

Residents of Horry County are on high alert as local police warn of scammers posing as code enforcement staff visiting homes. These impostors claim to inspect residents’ attics but are not affiliated with any official inspections. Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and not let unverified individuals into their homes. The scammers have already cost victims significant amounts of money, highlighting the importance of community awareness in combating these fraudulent activities.

Horry County Residents Alerted About Sneaky Scammers

If you live in Horry County, now’s the time to stay sharp! The local Police Department has put out an important warning about a potential scam that’s making its rounds in our neighborhoods. These scammers are getting pretty bold, knocking on doors and pretending to be code enforcement staff who want to check out your attic. Sounds wild, right?

What’s Going On?

According to the police, the code enforcement department is not currently conducting any inspections. So, if someone comes knocking on your door saying they need to inspect your home, it’s a clear red flag! Residents are being urged to keep those doors closed and not let anyone they don’t recognize inside.

Don’t Be Their Next Victim!

If you happen to encounter these impersonators, the best advice is to call the police right away. Keeping the community safe is a team effort, and your vigilance can make a huge difference. You can also report these nefarious acts through the Cop Logic Online Incident Reporting tool, making it super easy to alert authorities.

Scammers Are on the Loose

ten thousand dollars! Can you believe that? To make matters worse, reports of these scams are flooding in at an alarming rate—around 25 complaints a day are hitting the desk of the Horry County Sheriff’s Office.

The Jury Duty Ruse

HCSO telephone number to make their calls seem legit! The con artists are demanding immediate payment for missed jury duty and are throwing in threats of jail time for good measure. Talk about high-pressure tactics!

Stay Smart, Stay Safe

Act Quickly!

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Additional Resources

• WMBF News: Horry County Police Warn Residents About Home Inspection Scam
• WBTW News: Scammer Posing as Horry County Police Officers
• Myrtle Beach Online: Horry County Scams Report
• Wikipedia: Scam
• Google Search: Horry County scams