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Surfside Beach loses over $500K in cyber scam, state authorities investigating

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A small Horry County beach town lost more than $545,000 in a cyber scam and the State Law Enforcement Division is now investigating the theft, according to public records and officials.

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Surfside Beach loses over $500K in cyber scam, state authorities investigating

A small Horry County beach town lost more than $545,000 in a cyber scam and the State Law Enforcement Division is now investigating the theft, according to public records and officials.

·Charleston, United States
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Surfside Beach Fraud: SLED Probes $545K Loss to Spoofer MyrtleBeachSC News

SLED is investigating a Surfside Beach fraud after the town sent $545,598 to a spoofed account meant for its utility contractor. Full timeline inside.

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The Post and Courier broke the news in Charleston, United States on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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