Scam Callers Target Families of Inmates at Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail
Scam callers are targeting families of inmates at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail (VPRJ) in Williamsburg, Virginia, defrauding at least nine individuals since April.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 20, 2026 —
Scam callers have targeted families of people held at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail in Williamsburg, Virginia, defrauding at least nine individuals since April, according to the available information.
The reported activity involves callers targeting inmates’ families. The information provided does not describe what callers say, how they request money, or how the affected individuals were contacted. It also does not identify the amounts lost by those individuals.
The jail is identified as the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail, or VPRJ, and is located in Williamsburg. The year associated with “since April” was not specified, so the timing of the reported activity cannot be placed more precisely.
No details were provided about whether the reported incidents have been referred to law enforcement, whether an investigation is underway, or whether any suspects have been identified. The available information also does not say whether the jail has issued guidance to inmates’ families or taken other steps in response.
At least nine people have been defrauded, but the full number of people contacted or affected is not stated. The reported count therefore describes the known victims in the summary, not necessarily the total scope of the activity. Additional details about the scam’s methods, financial losses and response were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by SarahBeth Peterson on www.wavy.com, see more information here.
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