Unfair Sales Practices and Consumer Fraud
Know the Law
This section has information about Unfair Sales Practices and Consumer Fraud in Oklahoma.
Consumer Protection Information
Information regarding Oklahoma Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division, how to file a complaint against a business, current alerts on consumer fraud scams and how to register for Oklahoma's Do Not Call list.
Consumer Protection - Oklahoma Attorney General Consumer Complaint
Have you had a problem with a business or car dealer? You can file a complaint with the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office.
Disaster Scam Prevention
Disaster Scam Prevention Fraud and Scam Prevention Tips for Oklahoma Consumers
Envelope-Stuffing Rip-Offs
This fact sheet explains envelope-stuffing schemes and what to look out for.
Federal and Postal Job Scams: Tip-offs to Rip-offs
You never have to pay for information about job vacancies or employment opportunities with the U.S. government or U.S. Postal Service. But some fraudulent promoters are victimizing many Americans by selling information about federal job opportunities.
Federal Job Scams
Information on job vacancies with the Federal Government and Postal Services if provided free of charge. More information about these scams on this web site.
How Do I Protect My Privacy?
This short video will give you tips on protecting yourself from identity theft and financial fraud. All of the 'how to' information is included here, too!
How To File a Health Information Privacy Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
Information on fililing a complaint if you believe that a person, agency or organization covered under the HIPAA Privacy Rule violated health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule.
Job Scams - Federal or Postal Job Openings
Looking for federal or postal job openings? Never pay for information about job vacancies or employment opportunities with the US government.
Legal Aid Scam
A new scam has emerged... people calling you, claiming to be from Legal Aid, trying to get your personal credit information and of course, your money.
Manufactured Home Guide
Oklahoma Law on manufactured and mobile homes. Classification as real or personal property, taxes, anything you might want to know.
Mass-Marketing Fraud
Mass-Marketing fraud refers generally to any type of fraud scheme that uses the internet, telephone, the mail or eve large meetings. Information, tips, schemes to avoid.
Mortgage Fraud and Predatory Mortgages
Information on Predatory Mortgage practices, how predators work, warning signs and how to avoid the sting.
Phishing Scams - Avoid the Bait
The Phishy Store Video. A phisher visits a clothing store in hopes of getting a shopper's financial information.
Privacy of Health Information
FAQ on your right to privacy of health infomation under the HIPAA privacy rule.
Report Insurance Fraud Online
If you suspect fraud by an insurance broker, you can make a report online at this web site.
Reverse Mortgages
Information about Reverse Mortgages, a way for Seniors to convert home equity into cash.
Scam-Proofing for Seniors
Information on common scams, myths and tactics to avoid becoming a victim to scam artists.
Seniors Citizens Handbook
This Handbook is a project of the Oklahoma Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (OBA/YLD). Its purpose is to be an easy-to-read guide for senior citizens to use in their daily activities. This Handbook is intended to be only an introduction to issues of concern to seniors.
Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes
Recent natural disasters give criminals a way to ask for contributions for a charitable contributions. The organization may not even exist or your money might not get there. Before making a donation, consumers should check these tips.
Understanding Elder Law Ethics
Understanding the Four C's of Elder law Ethics: client identification, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, compentency.
Work-at-Home Schemes
Earn thousand of dollars a month - from your home - Processing Medical Billing Claims. Not all work-at-home opportunities deliver on their promises.
Court Forms (Judgments)
After getting a judgment in a court case, you must file certain documents to be able to collect your judgment or to be able to keep the judgment in place if you cannot collect it right away.
Court Forms (Requesting Return of Property from Law Enforcement)
If you are the lawful owner of property that is allegedly stolen or embezzled, you must follow certain steps to have the property returned.
Court Forms (Judgments)
After getting a judgment in a court case, you must file certain documents to be able to collect your judgment or to be able to keep the judgment in place if you cannot collect it right away.
Court Forms (Requesting Return of Property from Law Enforcement)
If you are the lawful owner of property that is allegedly stolen or embezzled, you must follow certain steps to have the property returned.
Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Fair Credit Reporting Act was passed to give guidance to credit reporting agencies about the way they handle your credit information. Read this to learn more on your rights.
OK Statutes on Identity Theft
Identity theft takes place when someone uses your personal information, Without your permission to commit fraud or other illegal activities. Oklahoma has criminal laws that punish those that commit identity theft and civil laws that provide damages and other remedies to victims of identity theft. This document gives a list of the Oklahoma statutes that relate to identity theft.
Court Forms (Judgments)
After getting a judgment in a court case, you must file certain documents to be able to collect your judgment or to be able to keep the judgment in place if you cannot collect it right away.
How To File a Health Information Privacy Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
Information on fililing a complaint if you believe that a person, agency or organization covered under the HIPAA Privacy Rule violated health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule.
How Do I Protect My Privacy?
This short video will give you tips on protecting yourself from identity theft and financial fraud. All of the 'how to' information is included here, too!
Service Members Civil Relief Act - Consumer Protections (video)
Part 2 in a series for Individuals with Military Connections that may benefit from the protections and rights provided by the SCRA Consumer Law Protections.
