Beware of phone scam targeting residents in Lancaster County (opens original article in a new tab)

A phone scam in Lancaster County, South Carolina, is targeting residents by posing as bank, delivery, or law enforcement representatives to steal personal items. Officials warn that real agencies do not send couriers to collect property.

• Scammers pose as bank, delivery, or law enforcement representatives.
• They ask for cash, jewelry, gold, and other items to be shipped or picked up.
• Real agencies do not send couriers to collect property.