Drummond warns consumers about scam soliciting preemptive bail payments

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.

Lake Waxhoma dam patch installed in 2021 fails; Barnsdall mayor warns of flooding

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -A temporary patch made to the Lake Waxhoma dam in Osage County has failed, sending water pouring over a damaged section of the spillway and raising concerns about downstream flooding.Osage SkyNews 6 captured live aerial footage Wednesday afternoon showing water flowing from the base of the dam, where a patch had been... Read More.
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Attorney General Warns Businesses as Price Stabilization Act Takes Effect Post-Emergency

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond warned businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act will go into effect after the governor's declaration of a State of Emergency.The Emergency Price Stabilization Act will prohibit businesses from increasing the price of goods and services by more than 10 percent.Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of... Read More.
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Kay Electric warns customers of scam

Kay Electric Cooperative has received phone calls recently from concerned members stating that they received a phone call from their utility that threatened to disconnect their power if they did not pay immediately.This is a SCAM! KEC said in a Facebook post that the company does not and will not ever demand immediate payment... Read More.

Kay Electric Warns Of Phone Scam

Kay Electric Cooperative wants to alert all f their members about a scam that is happening.KEC has been notified by members that they've received calls claiming to be with an electric utility demanding payment or they will be shut off. If you receive one of these calls please hang up and give KEC a... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office warns about recent scam

Kay County Sheriff's Office wants to alert the public about a scam.On Thursday, June 18, A citizen received a call today from (425) 279-7540 advising he is with Computer Support Services and that their Norton Antivirus subscription is expiring soon and the cost to auto renew will be $299.00. THIS IS A SCAM. Please... Read More.
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Grant Co. Sheriff’s Office warns of fraud

The Grant County Sheriff's Office wants to remind people that if you or anyone you know has received a letter from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission stating that a claim has been filed for unemployment benefits on your behalf and you have not filed that claim yourself, it is fraud and should be reported.... Read More.

Ponca City Police Chief warns of scammers during COVID-19 scare

Chief Don Bohon of the Ponca City Police Department warns that many scammers are using the COVID-19 scare to attempt to gain access to your personal information and money.Bohon says "unscrupulous people" are using scams that focus on taxes and the IRS, social security, contests and sweepstakes. He says other scams appear to be... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam Call Going Around

The Kay County Sheriff's Office wants to warn citizens of a new scam call going around.A Blackwell resident contacted the sheriff's office this week after receiving a call from what she stated was the sheriff's office.The resident said that the caller was a male subject that told her she owed a debt to a... Read More.