Fraud Unit
The Fraud Unit of the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office consists of one Sergeant and three Investigators dedicated to handling criminal fraud cases. While fraud often encompasses both criminal and civil matters, the Fraud Unit focuses solely on incidents that meet the criteria for criminal investigation. It’s important to note that not every case where someone is wronged qualifies as a criminal offense; many situations fall under civil disputes, best resolved in Civil Court.
The Fraud Unit does not have the authority to recover money lost due to a crime. Financial restitution is managed through the Solicitor’s Office and the Court System. The role of the Unit is to gather sufficient evidence to prosecute offenders. Below are some of the types of incidents the Unit investigates:
- Identity Theft
- Credit Card Fraud
- Embezzlement
- General Fraud
- Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
- Internet-Based Financial Crimes
- Breach of Trust
- Counterfeit Goods
The Fraud Unit is committed to thorough investigations to bring justice to those affected by financial crimes in Spartanburg County.
- Where do I go to file a police report for fraud?
-
It is best to file a fraud report with the front desk officer at the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office (8045 Howard Street, Spartanburg County, 29303)
- What evidence do I need to provide at the time the incident report is completed?
-
It is not required to submit all the evidence at the time the report is completed but it will be needed once the investigation begins. We generally want the evidence to be provided within seventy-two hours unless there is a reasonable cause. We cannot conduct a proper investigation until we receive all the evidence.
- What should I expect after I filed a fraud report?
-
The report will be reviewed by the supervisor of the Fraud Unit. If the incident happened in Spartanburg County then it will then be assigned to an investigator for follow up. The investigator will contact the victim and review the case with them. The investigator will then determine the next step in the investigation. After the investigation is complete and the evidence supports a charge the case will be presented to a Magistrate for a warrant. It will then be sent to the Solicitor’s Office for prosecution.
Emergency: Dial 911 | Non-Emergency 864-596-2222