Anderson County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina issued a warning on February 5, 2026, about scam emails impersonating the Anderson County Planning and Zoning Commission.
Scam Details
These fraudulent emails target residents who submitted community funding requests to the County Council, falsely claiming approval and demanding upfront payments—such as via wire transfer—before releasing funds. The emails mimic legitimacy with county letterhead and official titles but originate from non-official domains like @usa.com, unlike genuine @andersoncountysc.org addresses. One victim was uncovered after spotting red flags and alerting authorities, who confirmed the county never requires such payments.
Prevention Tips
- Verify sender email domains and contact the county directly to confirm requests.
- Avoid wire transfers or payments solicited unexpectedly; legitimate ones involve the Treasurer’s Office with two-factor authentication.
- Report suspicious emails to the Sheriff’s Office at (864) 260-4400 without responding.
