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Scam Calls in South Carolina, August 2026

South Carolina residents filed 1,630 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #24 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Impersonation.

1,630
Complaints in August 2026
672
Different numbers reported by South Carolina residents
1,679
Complaints on record in total

Last 5 months in South Carolina

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2
0
9
1,630
Aug 2023May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

What the calls were about

Impersonation
490
Debt reduction
419
Dropped or silent call
180
Medical or prescriptions
122
Warranties
26
Lottery or prizes
13

Robocall or real person?

Recorded message
80%
Live caller
20%

Numbers calling South Carolina the most

NumberReports from South CarolinaReports nationwide
(864) 448-7004 35 35
(775) 438-1723 21 302
(217) 394-8983 20 197
(857) 971-3244 15 18
(704) 538-4533 15 18
(866) 771-5090 10 225
(866) 242-2720 10 18
(855) 409-7073 10 14
(408) 676-3237 10 12
(704) 981-8990 10 12

Got a call from one of these numbers?

Do not call back and do not share any code, card number or account detail. Check the number on our robocall checker, and if you already paid, follow the steps on our help page today. Then report it so the next person in South Carolina is warned.

Other states

Figures come from FTC Do Not Call complaint records plus reports sent to us directly by scam victims, counted by the state of the person reporting. Monthly figures are estimates for numbers reported from more than one state. Last refreshed 3 October 2026.

You're Safe Here. Let's Fix This Now.

If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov