Category Archives: Fraud

Suspect Arrested for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (March 4, 2013/12:00 PM) – A Hardeeville woman suspect of stealing and using the credit cards of an elderly Hospice patient has been arrested. Thirty-one year old Shamika Kawanda Smart was arrested early this morning upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrests, Credit Card Theft/Fraud, Fraud

Breach of Trust Arrest

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (September 26, 2012/1:30 PM) – A Hardeeville man has been arrested by members of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office ICE Task Force on multiple charges following an investigation into the fraudulent activities occurring at a Hilton … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrests, Breach of Trust, Criminal, Fraud, Unidentified Victim

Suspect Wanted in Investment Scam

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Steven LawtonBLUFFTON, SC (June 11, 2011/2:30 PM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a North Carolina man who allegedly scammed a Bluffton woman out of nearly $8,000. Investigators are looking for 55-year old Steven Lawton, who is … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal, Fraud, Wanted

Attempt to Identify Suspects Using Stolen Credit Card

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

BLUFFTON, SC – (January 23, 2012/1:00 PM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance in identifying two suspects captured on video surveillance footage using a stolen credit card. Investigators are attempting to two men who used … Continue reading →

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Home Improvement Scams

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (October 31, 2011/10:15 AM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office would like to take the opportunity to warn residents of the potential dangers involved when investing in home improvements. The Sheriff’s Office has recently received information … Continue reading →

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Sheriff’s Office Warns of Possible Financial Scam

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (October 5, 2011/11:00 AM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating complaints of a potentially fraudulent financial operation that has made victims of at least two Hilton Head Island residents. The two victims, a 76-year … Continue reading →

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Attempt to Identify Fraud Suspect

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (August 2, 2011/10:45 AM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance videos using stolen credit cards. On July 28th Sheriff’s deputies responded to a vehicle break-in … Continue reading →

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Financial Transaction Card Fraud Suspect

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

BLUFFTON, SC (June 16/10:00 AM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a credit card fraud incident. On May 20th, a victim reported to Sheriff’s deputies that her Discover … Continue reading →

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Financial Transaction Card Fraud Suspect

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

BLUFFTON, SC (June 14/9:45 AM) –Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office investigators are searching for a suspect identified in the fraudulent usage of a stolen credit card in Bluffton. Nineteen-year old Daquain Aiken of Bluffton is wanted on one count of Financial … Continue reading →

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Financial Transaction Card Fraud Suspect

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

BLUFFTON, SC (June 1/1:00 PM) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a credit card fraud incident. On May 9th, two sisters reported that the Simmons Cay apartment they … Continue reading →

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