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Charleston Police Warn Young Mothers of Grocery Scam

2/27/2026

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  • The Charleston Police Department warns that a grocery-store parking-lot scam targets young mothers, with scammers claiming to raise money for funerals or medical expenses and using mobile card readers to withdraw funds.
  • The Charleston Police Department (CPD) advises caution and has partnered with local organizations to educate residents on avoiding such scams.
  • Pamela Brooke Schronce, a local boutique owner, faces multiple accusations of fraud, illustrating scams' reach in Charleston.