South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances
S.C. Code (Crimes) § 16-13-320: Swindling
What this law says, in plain English
Swindling involves tricking someone into gambling, reselling previously sold property, or defrauding others through deceptive practices, resulting in loss of money or property. Conviction carries a fine, potential jail time up to six months, and requirement to repay double the amount defrauded.
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