Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office warns public of jury duty scam
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities are warning residents of a crime in which scammers pretend to be within the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that scammers using the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office’s name are back.
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“This one doesn’t even pretend to be a missed jury duty scam,” the sheriff said. “This time they’re just being outright mean saying pay up or else!”
Ravenell said that an Orangeburg County resident reported receiving a call from a “Capt. Johnson,” said to be with the sheriff’s office.
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This fake captain told the resident a warrant would be taken out for her arrest if she didn’t send $7,500 to the scammer, authorities say.
If anyone receives such a call, they are urged to either hang up or the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550.
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