South Carolina Equity Skimming is a form of financial fraud where an individual or company takes money from the equity value of a property without permission. The perpetrator then uses the funds for their own personal gain without the knowledge of the rightful owner. It is a serious offense and can be punishable by both civil and criminal sanctions. There are two main types of South Carolina Equity Skimming: 1. Fraudulent Conveyance: This type of equity skimming involves a person or company transferring the title of a property with the intention of avoiding payment of a debt or other obligation. 2. Deceptive Practices: This type of Equity Skimming includes taking out a loan using a falsified document or misleading the lender in order to obtain a loan. This type of fraud can also include providing false information on an application or giving false assurances that the property will be used as collateral.