Location: Ripley Road, Stafford VA
Time: January 21, 12:29 p.m.
A Stafford County resident fell victim to a fraud attempt after receiving a call from someone falsely claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office. The scammer told the victim they had a warrant for missing jury duty and explained how to pay off the warrant, attempting to extract money under false pretenses. Authorities urge residents to remain cautious of such scams and remind the public that law enforcement agencies will never request payment over the phone for warrants.