The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about a scam where fraudsters send fake arrest warrants via email or text, often including victims’ names and QR codes. These scammers impersonate law enforcement to demand personal information or money. Legitimate warrants are never delivered this way; deputies serve them in person at your residence.​​
Scam Details
Scammers pose as federal or local officials, urging recipients not to scan QR codes or respond, as this leads to further exploitation. Reports confirm these documents arrive unsolicited and pressure immediate action.​​
How to Respond
Ignore and delete any such messages without engaging. Verify concerns directly with the Sheriff’s Office by calling their official number, not replying to the scammers. Real law enforcement does not request payments or info remotely for warrants.​
