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Fraud Alert 10/30/2026
Fraudulent Emails Impersonating South Carolina Procurement Staff
The South Carolina Division of Procurement Services (DPS) has been made aware of fraudulent emails targeting state suppliers. Individuals are impersonating procurement staff and sending emails requesting payments for alleged vendor compliance violations, remediation deposits, or other alleged state requirements. These emails use an email address for the sender that closely replicates the actual email address of the purported sender. However, the domain name for the email address, @mmo-sc.us, is not a South Carolina state government domain name.
These emails may contain official-looking documents, state agency references, contract numbers, and vendor information. They may also threaten payment delays, suspension of vendor status, or loss of future contracting opportunities.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
- Do not send payment in response to unsolicited compliance or remediation requests.
- Do not click links, open unexpected attachments, or provide banking or financial information.
- Verify questionable requests directly with DPS using contact information from the official State of South Carolina website.
- Do not rely on the sender’s name, email signature, or official-looking documents to verify legitimacy.
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Notify us of suspicious emails to VendorSupport@mmo.sc.gov
EXAMPLE OF A FRAUDULENT REQUEST
EXAMPLE OF A FRAUDULENT FORM
If you have already submitted payment or disclosed financial information, contact your financial institution immediately and notify DPS.