Victim discovered loan account had been created using personal identifying details
STAFFORD, Va. — A Stafford County resident reported discovering an unauthorized student loan opened using their personal information, triggering a fraud investigation.
Deputy Pitts responded around 10:32 a.m. Thursday to the report on Blast Furnace Way.
According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the victim learned that a student loan account had been opened using their personally identifiable information.
The victim contacted their credit company, which has begun an investigation into the fraudulent activity.
No additional details about the loan amount or account information were released.
Key Points
- A Stafford County resident reported an unauthorized student loan opened in their name
- The victim said personal identifying information was used in the fraud
- A credit company has launched an investigation
