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PCPD Warning Residents of Phone Scam

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
Several Ponca City residents have reportedly received phone calls from someone who is impersonating a representative of the Kay County Sheriff's Office. In the call, the residents are instructed to go to Walmart and Walgreens to send money orders to the individual. In most cases, the residents have been told that they have outstanding warrants... Read More.

Drummond warns consumers about scam soliciting preemptive bail payments

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 10, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about the resurgence of a scam where fraudsters are producing fake arrest warrants and asking individuals to post preemptive bail at virtual currency kiosks. “Oklahomans need to stay vigilant protecting themselves from unscrupulous thieves out to steal money and exploit personal information,”... Read More.
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Foreign criminals prey on innocent Americans in elaborate gift card scam

by TNND
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.

OG&E warning customers of scam using fake phone number

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA -Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) is warning of a scam targeting customers over the phone.The company says a fraudulent phone number comes up when searching "OG&E payments" or "how to pay my OG&E bill" online.When calling the number, scammers tell customers they are taking payment, which is not true, according to the company.The company... Read More.

E-ZPass scam: How to Protect Yourself From “Smishing” and Other Types of fraud

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY -Texting scams have become commonplace for nearly all cell phone owners, but a recent nationwide scam involving E-ZPass has caught the country's attention. The texts employ the practice of "smishing," which is when scammers impersonate a reputable company or government agency to trick people into giving up their personal information or money via... Read More.
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City of Newkirk made aware of phone scam

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The City of Newkirk's been made aware of a phone scam where a live person is posing as an employee for Evergy and asking for past due electric bills to be paid or service will be disconnected. This is a scam. Please disregard these phone calls. The city has contacted Evergy and made them... Read More.
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Logan County Sheriff’s Office warn of credit card scam

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****************Credit card scam alert************This is a heads up for everyone regarding the latest in Visa fraud. This is happening in the Midwest right now and moving across the country. This one is pretty slick, since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want.Note, the callers do not ask for... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office notified of scam

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The Kay County Sheriff's Office was notified Monday of an elaborate scam that is in the county. They are posing as Kay County Deputies and are asking for money over the phone. The number calling is from 580-352-5899 and 580-353-5899. This is not from the Sheriff's office. Unfortunately one of the Kay County citizens... Read More.

City of Blackwell notified of possible scam call

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The City of Blackwell has been notified this morning of a possible scam call posing as the City of Blackwell's Electrical Department and surveying customers in an attempt to get personal information.The City of Blackwell will NEVER contact you outside the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.DO NOT give out... Read More.