Scam reports in 29572 — Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach's senior population sees frequent Medicare and prize scam calls. 565 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 29572. Statewide, South Carolina residents filed 80,070 fraud reports last year totalling $137 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 29572

• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam
• prize scam

The 843 area code covers Myrtle Beach and 29572.

What to do if you get a scam call in 29572

1. Don't answer unknown 843 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the SC Department of Consumer Affairs at https://consumer.sc.gov/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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