The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is warning residents about a scam in which criminals are impersonating the Sheriff’s Office and attempting to gain victims’ trust through deceptive voicemail messages.

Potential scammers have changed how they are trying to get residents’ attention. Instead of calling and speaking with a real person, Fairfax County residents have reported receiving voicemails claiming to be Lt. Michael McCrae from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. These messages often sound urgent and may reference missed jury duty, legal matters, or requests to return the call.

This is a scam message. Residents should not return the call.

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that it does not leave unsolicited voicemails. Any unexpected message claiming to be from law enforcement and urging immediate action should be treated with extreme caution.

Residents are urged to:

• Do not return the call
• Do not provide personal or financial information

Anyone who has received one of these calls or fallen victim to the scam is encouraged to email the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office at SHF-CIU@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office continues to work with community partners to raise awareness and protect residents from fraud and impersonation scams.

For more information about ongoing scams and how to protect yourself, please visit the Fairfax County Scams webpage.