Scams Targeting SC Attorneys

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Repeated Seller Impersonation Attempts to List and Sell 108 Sweet Grass Lane, Georgetown, SC

Tue Nov 3, 2026

Bruce and Teresa Huffman, owners of the above noted property, have experienced three separate unauthorized attempts to list and sell their property at 108 Sweet Grass Lane, Lot 71, DeBordieu Colony, Georgetown. SC 29440. This property is not for sale, and the owners have not authorized any individual or real estate agent to list, market, sell or convey it.

Fraudulent Emails and Text Messages

Tue Apr 21, 2026

The South Carolina Judicial Branch has received reports of fraudulent emails sent from vi3006ky@gmail[.]com that falsely claim to be from Karama Herrington, State Court Administrator.

South Carolina Circuit Court and the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office Text Scam

Tue Apr 21, 2026

A text message scam falsely claiming to represent the South Carolina Circuit Court and the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office has been reported.