Scam Alert: Don’t Let High-Pressure Threats Trap You Scammers are increasingly targeting Oklahomans with frightening, urgent claims: that you’ve missed a court summons, violated jury duty, or are about to be arrested unless you pay immediately. They may demand payment through cryptocurrency kiosks, prepaid cards, cash withdrawals, gift cards, or money apps. These criminals are [...]
Be aware of the latest scam activity We’ve recently seen digital money movement fraud on the rise. A scammer can contact you requesting payment through a Wire Transfer or transfer via Zelle – these methods allow money to be sent quickly, and the funds are often hard to trace and recover. You should never wire [...]
As the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues, it’s important to be on the lookout for scams. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN) recently issued a new warning about vaccine scams: Beware of scams offering early access to vaccines for a fee. Keep an eye out for phishing scams where scammers email or text you with phony [...]
