The Better Business Bureau reports scammers are taking advantage of winter weather by impersonating electric and gas company representatives; even threatening residents and business owners with deactivation of service unless they pay up immediately. The BBB shares this information so you can protect yourself: How the Scam...
The Federal Trade Commission issues this warning about fake debt collection notices. The FTC says you may receive an official-looking letter with a seal, signed by a judge, saying you owe money. It could even include personal information including your Social Security number. The...
Tax time can be a stressful time of year. Crooks know they can use this against you. The Internal Revenue Service, IRS, wants you to be aware of how to spot fraudulent emails and phone calls that lead to a scam. The IRS provides this information...
[caption id="attachment_533" align="alignnone" width="300"] Drive to Collect Items to Benefit the Children's Advocacy Center[/caption] CRAIG, MAYES & ROGERS COUNTIES, Okla., January 30, 2014 – The community is invited to join in a house warming drive to collect needed items as a way of celebrating the new...
PRELIMINARY MATTERS & PLEA AGREEMENTS What is a preliminary hearing? A preliminary hearing is hearing before the Judge where the State must prove 1) that a crime was committed and 2) that there is probable cause to believe the Defendant committed the crime. A Defendant is only...
The Federal Trade Commission, FTC, announces help for homeowners hurt by sham mortgage relief company. The FTC shares this information and resources for homeowners: A homeowner who’s worried about foreclosure or desperate to refinance might listen to a caller who promises to help. Unfortunately, not all cold-calling...
MAYES COUNTY, Okla., December 16, 2013 – Law enforcement report that over the the weekend about 25 stop signs, yield signs and street signs were stolen from highways and streets in northern Mayes County. The Mayes County Sheriff’s office is investigating and Captain Rod Howell says “We...