One of the most nefarious scams today is bank impersonation. Money stolen through these schemes is rarely recoverable, so it’s particularly important to be aware of this scam and share what you know with others. Most of these schemes start with a text from what appears to be your bank, alerting you, the target, to a suspicious transaction.

Firefighters from the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) and partner departments are continuing containment efforts on the now 390-acre Quaker Run Fire that began Tuesday in Madison County near Syria, according to a DOF news release.

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AARP Virginia has issued its weekly Fraud Alert for October 23 on how to "Make Your Home Cyber Safe."