Oklahoma Attorney General offers new fraud reporting method

OKLAHOMA (KOAM) -- The Attorney General's Office is offering a new way to report suspected incidents of fraud.

According to the Attorney General's Office, many schemes often prey on seniors ranging from lottery scams to tech support scams.

"Older Oklahomans deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and yet far too often they are targeted by unscrupulous actors," said Attorney General Gentner Drummond. "These cases are particularly egregious and a form of senior abuse, plain and simple. The Consumer Protection Unit of the Attorney General's Office thoroughly investigates such complaints and urges Oklahomans to keep a watchful eye for signs of elder exploitation."

The Attorney General's Office says Oklahomans are urged to take precautions to avoid getting scammed.

• Don't give out personal information over the phone or in response to an email or other message.
• Never click on emailed links or attachments, even if the email appears to be sent by someone you know, unless you first verify that the email was in fact sent by that person. Email messages that appear to be from known contacts can be phishing attempts to gain your personal information.
• Be wary of individuals who demand payment upfront or in a certain format (e.g. wire, Venmo/CashApp/Zelle, gift cards, cryptocurrency).
• Check incoming bills for charges that you did not authorize.
• Take your time and reject high-pressure approaches from individuals you do not know.

For more information about how to avoid scams or to report a scam, click here .

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