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Fraud Fighter: Shred sensitive documents to keep thieves out of your recycling bin

Shredding continues to be an important step in preventing identity fraud. Despite all of the online crimes out there, criminals don’t hesitate to dumpster dive for valuable sensitive personal information, warns AARP Virginia.

Surprise call from your utility company? It may be a scammer, warns AARP

Every winter, utility scams spike as scammers claiming to be from the utility company say you haven’t been paying your bill and they threaten to cut off service if you don’t make an immediate payment.

Virginia Congressman Gerald Connolly named Most Effective Legislator by UVA

Rep. Connolly aid his "legislative effectiveness score is the highest in the House, and more than seven times higher than the average Member of Congress. I am proud of this distinction, not just for myself, but for what it means for Congress as an institution. My team and I proved that, even in the most divided environment, progress is still possible if we are willing to put our heads down and do the work."

Reward offered in Dec. 28 Woodbridge murder linked to argument over fentanyl pills, police say

Prince William County Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspect in the Dec. 28 murder in Woodbridge. The victim has been identified as Patricia Kathlean BEGLIN, 51, of no fixed address

AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: AI For Good AND Bad

The holidays are a time when friends and family of all ages gather together, share updates on their lives and recount cherished memories. One thing to add to that list this year: a conversation on how to stay safe from fraud.

AARP Virginia Fraud Alert for Dec.11: Check group twice before donating

'Tis the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a con can be a challenge.

Info for public for Prince William County Digital Gateway Rezoning Hearings Dec. 12

Logistical Information for the Dec. 12, 2023 Board of County Supervisors Meeting for the Digital Gateway Rezonings. Speaker signup starts at 8 a.m.

Va. lawmakers ask GSA IG for probe into Maryland choice for FBI headquarters

Wrote the Members. “There is overwhelming evidence suggesting that the General Services Administration (GSA) administered a site selection process fouled by political considerations and alleged impropriety – one that was repeatedly curated to arrive at a predetermined outcome.”

Average price for a Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $91.30

As the cost of consumer goods continues to trend upward, so has the price of a Thanksgiving meal.

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