Oklahoma A.G. warning residents about bail payment scam
According to the A.G.'s Office, the scam appeared in Tulsa where a scammer claimed to be from the federal public defender's office and sent fake arrest warrants to multiple senior citizens. They have also claimed to be law enforcement officers. The fraudulent warrants have been sent through email and text messages.
LOCAL NEWS: Service Oklahoma warns residents of text scam
'Oklahomans need to stay vigilant protecting themselves from unscrupulous thieves out to steal money and exploit personal information,' Drummond said. 'Consumers should always be skeptical of unsolicited communication and are encouraged to report scam attempts to law enforcement.'
Drummond is reminding consumers:
Arrest warrants are not served by phone, email or mail.
Government agencies do not send unsolicited requests for personal information or demand money.
Government agencies do not accept payment of fines, court costs or bonds through cryptocurrency.
Requests to utilize cryptocurrency kiosks or drop off large amount of currency are red flags.
Individuals can contact law enforcement agencies and court systems to verify the legitimacy of any claims.
To learn more or report a scam, you can contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit toll free at 833-681-1895 or consumperprotection@oag.ok.gov.
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