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 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.

 Please visit https://www.procurement.sc.gov/doing-biz/new-vendor for more information.