BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County officials are alerting the public to a new phone scam that’s making the rounds—and it’s convincing enough to fool even the most cautious residents. The scam involves callers pretending to be deputies from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, falsely claiming that the person on the line missed jury duty and must now face legal consequences.
The calls appear to come from 843-965-2102 and even go as far as to mention Berkeley County Clerk of Court Leah Dupree to sound more legitimate. But make no mistake—this is a scam.
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County officials are urging everyone to stay vigilant. If you receive a call, text, or email from an unfamiliar source, don’t respond right away. Don’t give out personal information, send money, or click on any links. Instead, confirm the communication using a trusted contact method. Real county business will always come from an official Berkeley County government number.
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If you think you’ve been targeted by this scam, report it to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office by phone at 843-719-5065 or online here.
