# Scammer Impersonates Sheriff to Steal $9K | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7463313)
Published: 2026-09-03T18:37:30+00:00
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## Resource

A Summerville woman narrowly avoided losing nearly $9,000 after a scammer, posing as a Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office officer, threatened her with jail unless she paid immediately. The caller knew personal details like her DOB and address to make the threat feel real—but she wisely hung up and called the Sheriff’s Office to verify. Officials confirm these scams are escalating, using real info and impersonating staff to exploit vulnerable victims. No law enforcement agency will ever demand cash over the phone or accept “pay-to-stay-out-of-jail” deals. Recent victims lost thousands—some even hundreds of thousands. Stay alert: if you get such a call, hang up and contact authorities directly to confirm. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b0c009e24b2d7503

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