Stafford, VA – Stafford County officials are warning residents to be cautious after a new variation of a government impersonation scam resurfaced this week.
According to a notice shared Friday on the Stafford County Government’s official Facebook page, residents have reported receiving fraudulent emails and text messages disguised to look like they are from county offices. The messages, which carry the Stafford County seal and official-style formatting, falsely claim that recipients must verify or update information or risk losing a license.
Officials said these scams are designed to trick residents into providing sensitive personal details or sending money. The alert follows a similar scam warning issued in July, where county leaders cautioned the public about nearly identical fraudulent attempts.
County leaders emphasized that Stafford County Government will never send unsolicited messages asking residents to confirm licenses, provide account details, or click on suspicious links. Instead, residents should verify communications directly through official government websites or by contacting departments by phone.
“The best way to protect yourself is to stay informed,” the county posted, urging residents to use the county’s website to review past scam alerts and learn how to identify fraudulent activity.
Authorities are asking anyone who receives a suspicious email or text claiming to be from the Stafford County Government to avoid clicking links, not share personal information, and report the scam to local officials.
For more information and resources on identifying scams, residents can visit the county’s official website at staffordcountyva.gov.
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