New Phone Scam Targeting Loudoun Residents, Officials Say

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to beware of a current phone scam where callers are contacting residents and saying they are representatives from a Virginia court. According to officials, the callers are demanding money or personal information such as social security numbers or credit card numbers.

The scammers also appear legitimate, officials say, because they are spoofing the telephone number so it shows up on a victim's caller ID as coming from an actual court.

Loudoun County officials said in a Facebook post that residents should remember Virginia courts do not call private citizens to threaten or demand money. Any payments owed should only be made in a court clerk’s office or through a secure online application which can be found on the Virginia’s Judicial Website. The sheriff's office also cautions residents to never give out personal information or payment to unknown callers.

If you received one of these calls, it is recommended to contact the Federal Trade Commission. If you are a victim of one of these calls, contact the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office at 703-777-0407.

To learn about recent scams and how to recognize the warning signs, visit the Federal Trade Commission's Scam Alerts