Location: Stafford County VA
Time: October 22, 2025
Deputy C.M. Hidalgo also investigated a case of identity theft after a victim applied for a job through a fraudulent website posing as a legitimate company. During what appeared to be a standard onboarding process, the victim submitted personal identification and banking information. The scam was realized too late, and the site was confirmed to be fake. Authorities are urging the public to verify job sources and report suspicious online hiring platforms.