MOORE, SC (FOX Carolina) – The Spartanburg Sheriff’s Office said a man was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a caller claiming to be “Chuck Wright.”

According to a report, the victim said she received several calls from the “Department of Homeland Security” demanding money. He said he initially thought the calls were a scam until he received a call Nov. 6 from someone claiming to be “Chuck Wright” with matching caller ID.

The victim told officials that the caller informed him that he should also contact Homeland Security and follow their instructions. The victim called the number and was told to go to Walmart and make several payments to verify their identity.

The sheriff’s office said the victim made three separate payments on Nov. 6 totaling $3,960.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a similar scam, please call the Spartanburg Sheriff’s Office.

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