The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office warns residents of three scams that are circulating around the area.

In the first scam, someone will claim you are owed a refund by a well known company, ask for remote access to your computer and for you to purchase a gift card and give them the information so they may give you the refund.  The second scam involves the scammer contacting you by social media, claiming to be in the military and after forming a relationship with you they will eventually ask for money.  The third scam involves attempted identity theft and unemployment fraud.

Sheriff David Groves says it's important to be cautious when someone you don't know contacts you.