A recent survey indicates that 96 percent of Americans receive scam messages on a weekly basis.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is launching a free Senior Fraud Prevention Tour at multiple locations throughout August.
The educational presentation is designed to help seniors, caregivers, family members and anyone interested in protecting loved ones recognize and report common scams and financial exploitation.
Attendees will learn practical strategies to identify fraudulent schemes before becoming victims and will receive guidance on what to do if they suspect a scam. The presentation will cover a variety of important topics, including phone and text message scams, grandparent and AI voice scams, identity theft prevention, online safety tips, financial fraud awareness and how to recognize and report suspicious activity.
“Our goal is to empower our community with the knowledge they need to stay one step ahead of scammers,” said Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis. “Education is one of the strongest tools we have to prevent fraud and protect our seniors from becoming victims.”
Presentations are free. The schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 7-8 p.m. at Sangaree Library, 595 Sangaree Parkway
- Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7-8:00 p.m. at Del Webb Point Hope, 2337 Bay Strip Dr, Charleston
- Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Macedonia Christian Church, 2428 N Hwy 17A S, Bonneau
In other news, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has released episode five of its podcast, The Berkeley Buzz, which is available on the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office’s YouTube page and Facebook.
For the first time, The Berkeley Buzz leaves the studio and gives viewers a firsthand look at the daily responsibilities of Sgt. Stacy Harris. This ride-along episode provides an inside look at how deputies work alongside community partners to address quality-of-life concerns while balancing enforcement with education.
During the episode, Harris responded to a call on Roumillats Lane alongside Berkeley County Code Enforcement and the Berkeley County Fire Marshal. The agencies investigated reports of residents burning trash while living in a condemned home. Harris identified additional violations and issued a citation. The Berkeley County Fire Marshal also observed significant fire hazards that posed a risk to both the occupants and surrounding community.
While on patrol, Harris observed a truck hauling an unsecured load and educated the driver on properly securing the load to prevent debris from entering the roadway and creating hazards for other motorists.
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