The Federal Trade Commission reveals why students who apply early have a better shot at getting financial aid: If you’re a college student seeking financial aid, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as you can. Yes, I know, the deadline...
The Federal Trade Commission went after telemarketers who were successfully targeting the elderly. The FTC reports it shut down a multi-million dollar phone scam and offers these details and how to avoid similar come-ons: What do you say to a group of thieves that steal more than...
The Federal Trade Commission wants people to know: People pushing fraudulent offers often pretend to be government or law enforcement officials; hoping to frighten people into acting before they have time to thing. The FTC offers this information so you can be prepared before...
The Federal Trade Commission recently stopped another company and froze the defendants’ assets. An upcoming court hearing is set. The FTC offers this helpful information on spotting, and stopping, the fraudulent offers: Many people dream about being their own boss. Controlling their own schedule, running...
The community is invited to come out and enjoy a fun morning for a great cause! Sign up, now to participate or mark your calendar to come out and support the Red Feather Run on Saturday March 29, 2014. Red Feather, based in Vinita, supports eleven helping...
Terrible tragedies like the recent Washington State mudslide tug at our heartstrings and the Federal Trade Commission says scam artists are looking to take full advantage. The FTC offers information on staying out of trouble and making sure your donations count: When disaster strikes, you can be...
Any victims, or their family members, who need help making sure they're registered properly can contact the District Attorney's Victim Witness Coordinators. The Attorney General issues this consumer alert: Attorney General Pruitt Issues Immediate Call for Crime Victims to Re-register for Notifications from Pardon and Parole Board OKLAHOMA...
Oklahoma Missing Persons Day: April 12, 2014 Rogers County, Oklahoma – March 7, 2014 – Families of missing persons are invited to attend The Oklahoma Missing Persons Day on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute from 10:00 A.M. to...
The Federal Trade Commission reports identity theft tops the list of consumer complaints for the 14th consecutive year. The FTC announced its top ten consumer complaints for 2013 today. Commission officials report: Of the more than 2 million consumer complaints received… Identity theft leads the field, with...
The Federal Trade Commission warns about work-at-home schemes and how to spot bogus offers: Ever thought about responding to an enticing email or ad saying you could make money working from home? Then you might be interested to hear about the FTC’s case against the...