Typo-Squatting Scammers Con South Carolina Town Out of $545K

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By EditorDavidJul 26, 2026, 10:34 am123 ptsTrending
It started with some underground utility work for the South Carolina town of Surfside Beach (population: 4,155). "Public records confirm that a payment of $545,598.30 was issued," according to a local news station — but the CEO of Wildcat Contractors "stated that the account that received the money is a…

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