The Federal Trade Commission issues a warning about fraudulent callers claiming to be with the IRS. Thousands have lost money to these schemes but there are simple ways to protect yourself and report the crooks. The FTC offers these details: This time of year is often taxing for...
There are easy ways to spot, and protect yourself, from this one. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) offers this information: The Internet Crime Complaint Center continues to receive reports of telephone scams involving calls that claim their “relative” is in a legal or financial...
District Attorney Investigator Gary Stansill has decades of law enforcement experience including nine years as a sex crimes investigator for the Tulsa Police Department where he also supervised the Child Crisis Unit for five years and supervised the Sex Crime Unit for eight years. Some of...
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...