AG Jones announced that starting July 1, 2026 the Office of the AG will have additional tools to combat notario fraud, a scam that targets Spanish-speaking communities. 

“Every Virginian deserves transparency and qualified assistance when they navigate the legal process. Unfortunately, Virginians have trusted notarios to act in roles they are not qualified to serve in, resulting in consumers being taken advantage of and left in the legal lurch. Starting in July, my office will have new authority to take on notario fraud, which has proven detrimental to consumers, and keep our communities safe from bad actors. -AG Jones