S.C. Code § 16-13-181 : CRIMES AND OFFENSES — FORGERY, LARCENY, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES AND CHEATS — MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES —13-181 - Action for damages resulting from violation of Section 16-13-180 TEXT PDF Any person who has been injured or suffered damages because of a violation of Section 16-13-180 may bring an action in the circuit court against the person convicted of the violation for three times the amount of damages suffered, if any, plus costs of the action and reasonable attorney fees. S.C. Code § 16-13-181 1980 Act No. 489.