Comp Commission Warns of Ongoing Fraud Scheme

The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission on Wednesday posted a warning about an elaborate scam using phony court proceedings to steal personal information from workers. "This sophisticated email scam targets individuals by impersonating courts and workers’ compensation professionals in order to schedule fraudulent hearings and obtain money," the commission said. "While anyone can fall victim to this scam, it has been known to specifically target Spanish-speaking individuals." The scam solicits workers by phone, email or video calls, telling them they must p...