Dorchester County, SC – Residents across Dorchester County and surrounding South Carolina communities are being warned about a new wave of fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from a federal court authority.
According to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are sending messages posing as representatives of the Traffic Division of the Fifth Judicial Circuit in an attempt to trick individuals into making payments. Officials say these messages are not legitimate and are part of an ongoing effort to steal personal and financial information.
Authorities emphasized that no legitimate law enforcement agency will contact individuals by phone or text message to demand payment. The scam messages may appear official and urgent, but residents are urged to remain cautious.
According to the sheriff’s office, anyone who receives one of these messages should not respond, click on any links, or provide personal information. Sending money in response to these texts could result in financial loss and further targeting.
Law enforcement officials say this scam may impact residents beyond Dorchester County, including nearby areas such as Charleston County and the greater Charleston metro region, as similar schemes often spread quickly across regions.
Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or victimized is encouraged to report the incident to their local law enforcement agency. Officials also ask residents to share this warning with friends and family to help prevent others from falling victim.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and remind the public to stay vigilant as scammers evolve their tactics.
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