The Campbell County Sheriff's Office, responding to the growing threat from online predators, formed the Central Virginia Computer Crimes Task Force.
Member agencies include the Campbell County Sheriff's Office, Amherst County Sheriff's Office, Bedford County Sheriff's Office, Lynchburg Police Department, Virginia State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service.
The Central Virginia Computer Crimes Task Force mission is:
- To identify and track online offenders utilizing a cyber environment to facilitate a crime.
- To developed cases and assist in the prosecution of these offenders.
- Educate the public and the courts about Cyber Crimes and ways to avoid becoming a victim.
- Assist other Law Enforcement agencies with Cyber Related Crimes
Identity Theft Frequently Asked Questions
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes and affects one in five people every year. Additionally, it costs businesses billions of dollars annually. Advances in technology have created an information revolution that has transformed government, business, commerce, education and communication. Unfortunately, the increased use of computers has also increased the opportunities for criminal activity. Every day our Computer Crime Unit receives stories about identity thieves or con-artists who are using technology to commit crimes.
What do I do if I believe I am the victim of Identity Theft?
You should first contact your local law enforcement and your credit bureau to notify them that you believe you are the victim of identity crime. Our Office is concerned with helping all Virginians avoid becoming victims of identity theft. You may request the booklet from the Attorney General's office, 
How To Avoid Identity Theft – A Guide for Victims of Identity Theft which serves as a guide for victims, as well as providing information to safeguard against identity theft.
If you are disputing fraudulent debts and accounts opened by an identity thief, the Identity Theft Affidavit now simplifies the process. Instead of completing different forms, you can use the Identity Theft Affidavit to alert companies where a new account was opened in your name. The company can then investigate the fraud and decide the outcome of your claim. The Identity Theft Affidavit is found at the back of this booklet. You may print a copy of this booklet or request a hard copy by e-mailing cybercrime@oag.state.va.us.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also is actively involved in fighting identity theft. Visit the U.S. Government central web site (maintained by the FTC) for more information about identity theft.
Where can I order a copy of my credit report?
Beginning September 1, 2005, federal law requires that each of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and Trans Union) provide one free credit report per year to every person upon request. You may order your free credit report from each of the three bureaus at the Annual Credit Report website.
What is the Attorney General's Identity Theft Passport?
An Identity Theft Passport is available to any Virginian who:
- Has filed a police report because they believe they are a victim of identity crime; and/or
- Has obtained a court order expunging their record as a result of identity crime.
If you have filed a police report because you are a victim of an identity crime or you have obtained an expungement order, you may apply for an Identity Theft Passport from the Office of the Attorney General. The Office of the Attorney General will record the fact that you have filed a police report or obtained an expungement order and will issue you an Identity Theft Passport stating that. The Office of the Attorney General will also keep a record of your application for an Identity Theft Passport and your information on file. The Identity Theft Passport is designed to serve as a shield to protect victims from unlawful detention or the arrest for crimes committed by someone else under a stolen identity.
How can the Identity Theft Passport Help Me?
The Identity Theft Passport is a card that you can carry and present to law enforcement or other individuals who may challenge you about your identity in the event you are the victim of identity crime. The Identity Theft Passport is designed to serve as a shield to protect victims from unlawful detention or the arrest for crimes committed by someone else under a stolen identity.
How do I get an Identity Theft Passport?
You may download the application for an Identity Theft Passport that can be printed out, completed, signed and mail it via the postal service back to this Office by clicking here.
Or, fill out an application for an Identity Theft Passport online. After completing the form online, please print it, sign it and mail it via the postal service back to this Office.