Q&A: How to avoid arrest and bail bond scams as criminals get more sophisticated

What kinds of scams are targeting families?From fake phone calls to urgent demands for money, scammers are contacting families and pretending to be jail staff or licensed bondsmen.Amigo Bail Bonds owner Salomon Dionicio says he hears from victims almost every week.“We’ve had numerous calls from family members, mothers and fathers claiming that they were... Read More.

Foreign criminals prey on innocent Americans in elaborate gift card scam

WASHINGTON (TNND) — An elaborate scheme that involved foreign criminals preying on innocent Americans has been busted, as part of a months-long investigation.Three Chinese nationals were sentenced in federal court in April for their roles in a sophisticated gift card fraud conspiracy, as top officials warn similar schemes may be underway.Naxin Wu, 26, a... Read More.

State Agencies Partnering With ICE to Detain Undocumented Criminals in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY -The State of Oklahoma is ramping up operations targeting immigration enforcement, including working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify and remove undocumented criminals.Gov. Kevin Stitt announced three new federal agreements on Friday that will place state officers on ICE task forces.RELATED: Oklahoma reaches agreement to expand state... Read More.