Location: Confederate Way, Stafford, VA
Time: October 24, 2026, 7:02 p.m.
A Stafford County resident reported multiple unauthorized bank transactions after receiving a fraudulent telephone call from individuals claiming to represent Publishers Clearing House.
According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Hart responded to Confederate Way at approximately 7:02 p.m. on October 24 to investigate the complaint.
The victim told investigators that the callers claimed the resident had won a cash prize.
During the conversation, the suspects gained remote access to the victim’s phone and obtained personal identifying information along with financial account details.
Following the call, the victim discovered several unauthorized transactions involving their bank accounts.
The resident contacted their financial institutions to report the suspicious activity.
The affected bank accounts were subsequently closed.
The Sheriff’s Office did not disclose the total financial loss or identify any suspects involved in the scam.