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Report a Catfish in Virginia
If you're being catfished or scammed by someone claiming to be in or contacting you from Virginia, here's where to report it and what law may apply.
Last updated August 30, 2026
Primary Reporting Agency
File a Report Office of the Attorney General of Virginia — Consumer Protection Section
Secondary Agency
File a Report Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Applicable Statute
Virginia Code § 18.2-186.4 criminalizes using a person's identity with intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass — not titled "online impersonation," but a directly applicable, verified statute.
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