In July, Anderson County Sheriff's Office recovered $305,000 for a Williamston liquidation company victimized by an email scam.
In July, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office recovered over $305,000 for a liquidation company in Williamston, South Carolina, that fell victim to an email scam. The company mistakenly wired $527,000 to a fraudulent account after a hacker impersonated a creditor and altered banking details. Detectives traced the funds through four wire transfers, preventing potential business closure. Authorities advise verifying any changes in banking information directly with companies.
September 12, 2024
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