Location: Culpepper Street, Stafford VA
Time: September 22, 4:43 p.m.
A Stafford County resident avoided a financial loss after becoming the target of a credit card scam involving someone claiming to be associated with Discover.
Deputy L. Smith responded to Culpepper Street after the victim reported receiving a suspicious call while attempting to purchase an item.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the callers claimed there was fraudulent activity on the victim’s account and instructed the victim to provide credit card information. After doing so, the victim discovered unauthorized charges on their bank account.
The victim contacted their bank, which blocked the charges and canceled the cards. No monetary loss had been reported at the time the incident was documented.