Pamela Brooke Schronce, owner of Thomas and Turner Boutique in Belton, SC, faces multiple fraud charges across Upstate South Carolina counties for taking customer payments without delivering merchandise or refunds.
Incident Timeline
- Dec. 31, 2025 (Fairfield County): Arrest warrant issued after a scam report on Dec. 26; Schronce arrested via Anderson County coordination, charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses, released on $1,000 bond.
- Jan. 2, 2026 (Anderson County): Eight active investigations, including one victim out $920+; more victims urged to reference case 2025-16572.
- Jan. 8, 2026 (Easley PD): Charged with obtaining money/property under false tokens (<$2,000) for undelivered items bought in 2025 (toddler romper, Christmas gown).
- Jan. 9, 2026 (Oconee County): Fraud unit probes seven orders (~$487) from Oct. 2024–Mar. 2025; additional victims sought.
- Jan. unspecified, 2026 (Spartanburg County): Two new warrants for false pretenses after Jan. 9/14 victim reports; booked Thursday, released on $2,000 bond.
Victim Impact
Authorities note a statewide pattern, with estimates of over $40,000 in undelivered orders. Affected customers report ignored emails, promised-but-unpaid refunds, and social media blocks. Local agencies encourage potential victims to contact them directly.
