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Aiken, SC – Residents across Aiken County are being warned today about a rising phone scam in which callers impersonate members of the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and demand money over alleged missed court dates.
According to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, multiple citizens have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to be deputies. In several cases, scammers have allegedly used the actual names of active sheriff’s office employees, making the calls appear more legitimate. The callers tell residents they have missed a court date and must pay immediately to avoid a warrant being issued for their arrest…