Protecting Beaufort County
From Fraud & Scams
Doug Seifert’s plan to fight fraud, scams, and internet crime, and protect Beaufort County residents before the damage is done.
Hear Doug on Fraud & Scams
A Smarter Approach to Fraud
For twenty years I’ve served the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, and as a former investigator I’ve watched fraud, scams, and internet crimes grow more convincing every year, costing our residents tens of thousands of dollars. As your Sheriff, I’ll expand our investigative reach through partnerships with state and federal agencies, and keep educating the public on the warning signs through social media and community events. I’ll also work with County Council to require fraud-warning labels on every crypto and Bitcoin ATM in the county. When elected, I look forward to holding accountable anyone who takes advantage of our citizens, residents, and guests.
The Proof & The Model
It’s Happening Here
An 82-year-old Bluffton man was recently targeted by a scammer posing as a U.S. Marshal who used the last four digits of his Social Security number to seem legitimate. Bluffton police say these scams are routinely draining thousands from residents across the Beaufort County area.
Read it at The Island Packet →Omaha Did It First
Omaha, Nebraska already requires fraud-warning labels on crypto and Bitcoin ATMs under City Ordinance No. 44007. It’s a simple, proven step Beaufort County can adopt to warn residents before they ever send a dollar.
Read Omaha Ordinance No. 44007 (PDF) →