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SC Deputies Seek Public's Aid in Fraud Case
4 Jul
Summary
- Three suspects used stolen credit card for hotel stay.
- Investigation ongoing; suspects remain unidentified.
- Public urged to help identify individuals via tips.
Authorities in Beaufort County, South Carolina, are actively seeking the public's help to identify three individuals connected to a credit card fraud investigation. The case originated on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following a report of suspicious financial activity at the Holiday Inn Express in Bluffton. Investigators determined that the trio utilized a stolen credit card to cover the expenses of their hotel stay. The cardholder later contacted the hotel to report the unauthorized use of their credit card. As of July 4, 2026, the identities of the three suspects have not been publicly released by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Images of the individuals have been circulated, and law enforcement urges anyone who recognizes them to contact Investigator Whitlock. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County. The investigation is currently ongoing, with no arrests announced.
