November 10, 2009

USC Warns of Possible Fundraising Scam

Officials at the University of South Carolina are warning residents near the Columbia campus of a possible fundraising scam.


November 05, 2009

Greenville Police: Beware of Medicare Scam

The Greenville Police Department is warning people about a scam involving medicare patients.


October 16, 2009

Police:  Former Upstate Inmate Scams Family Out Of Thousands

Union public safety officers say a former upstate inmate stole thousands from a Florida family, after pretending to be an attorney.


September 01, 2009

Clemson Councilwoman Accused In Cancer Scam, Colleagues Defend Her

Longtime Clemson city councilwoman, Elouise James, is accused of collecting money to pay for her daughter’s cancer treatment.  Only problem:  she was never sick.


August 26, 2009

Men Posing as City Employees Rob 88 Year Old Woman

Police say three men posing as employees with Greenville Water System robbed am 88 year old woman inside her home Tuesday.


August 05, 2009

Don’t Get Taken By Door To Door Meat Sales

Door-to-door sales target people in our area.


July 29, 2009

Beware of Cash For Clunkers Scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning against scammers when trying to check out the new government “cash for clunkers” program.


July 21, 2009

SC Consumer Affairs Warns of Debit Card Scam

The call is a scam designed to obtain sensitive bank account numbers.

Your Personal And Financial Information At Risk

When a company checks your credit, your personal and financial information can be sold without your knowledge.


July 16, 2009

Online Loans Can Cost You Big Money

Shopping for a loan online could cost you big bucks if you aren’t aware of what is out there.


July 15, 2009

Scam Promises You Can Make Money Off Twitter

Scammers show you how to make money off Twitter, but take more than you make.


July 09, 2009

Deputies Warn Residents About Door To Door DTV Scam

Greenville County deputies have a warning, after a local grandmother spotted a group of scamming salesmen going door to door.


April 29, 2009

BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.


December 02, 2008

Consumer Affairs Warns of “Class Action Lawsuit Scam”

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is warning you about a class action lawsuit scam. Crooks promise thousands of dollars in exchange for up front payment for “fees” or “taxes.“


July 09, 2008

Thieves Preying on Generous Anderson Restaurants

A couple of cool customers are looking to get a free meal from some Anderson restaurants, and they’re using the church to commit the crime.

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