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Questions about new warnings popping up on cell phone screens

OKLAHOMA CITY - Imad Enchassi received a phone call from an unknown number the other day, except this time it came with a warning and if you were seeing it for the first time you might think someone...

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Federal worker honored with Brad Edwards Consumer Champion Award

OKLAHOMA CITY - He was 'In Your Corner' for nearly three decades and this morning, we again honored our good buddy, Brad Edwards. Since his passing, our In Your Corner team continues to team up with...

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Strangers rally to help 69-year-old Oklahoma veteran in need

OKLAHOMA CITY - Things are turning around for our friend, Marion Threatt. Remember, the 69-year-old veteran is living off about $700 a month and, due to unforeseen plumbing repairs, fell way behind on...

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In Your Corner team on the lookout for fly by night contractors

OKLAHOMA CITY – Our In Your Corner team spent the day taking a closer look at storm damage and on the lookout for fly-by-night contractors. Some of the worst damage taking place at Northwest 28th and...

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President, founder of Tate Publishing arrested and charged with embezzlement...

CANADIAN COUNTY, Okla. - Bass player Mike Myers says Tate publishing stiffed him. “I've got 22 hours I haven't been paid for,” he said. “$770 dollars.” Mike is one of more than 800 authors and...

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Scammer impersonates attorney, steals social security number

OKLAHOMA CITY - Melissa Cooper thought, “this isn’t good.” She was the recent target of a bully scammer. “The thing that caught my eye was they had my entire social number,” she said. And that’s no...

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Jury duty scam costs OK senior $3200

OKLAHOMA CITY - Karen West says she hit the panic button. “He sounded really authentic and he told me I had missed jury duty,” she said. Now she owed a whopper of a fine and was hours away from being...

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More customers angry with Midwest City business owner

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. - Tammy Davis is still waiting on her roof, even though contractor Rich Hanks got paid. What Davis got was the axe by her insurance company, and now no one will insure her house...

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Update: Remodel job skids to a halt, leaves family in limbo

Update 5/17/16 – Earlier this year we told you about a displaced Meeker family with a money pit on their hands. They’re at odds with Oklahoma contractor, Keith Compton. Tuesday, an arrest warrant was...

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Update: Contractor who scammed tornado victims on his way to prison

UPDATE 5/22/17 - Glenn McCoy has been slapped with a max 10-year sentence, four years in prison, plus an additional six years suspended once he gets out. The judge said these crimes were “committed by...

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Fans 4 Oklahomans: Here’s how you can help

OKLAHOMA CITY - Our In Your Corner team and the Salvation Army are rolling out their "Fans 4 Oklahomans" campaign again. This thing keeps growing. Because of you, last year we were able to collect and...

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Update: Edmond man charged with exploiting his disabled friend

UPDATE 12/13/16 - Our In Your Corner team has new details involving Ronnie Taylor. Tuesday, he was in court, charged with exploiting John Hayes, a disabled man from Edmond who was born with severe...

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Update: Storm shelter installer hiding out

UPDATE 5/26/17 - Jeronimo Marquez was a no show in court Friday, but his attorney was there on his behalf. Marquez is charged in Canadian County with fraud. There are more complaints of the same crime...

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The popular scam targeting our state right now

OKLAHOMA CITY - A favorite tool is the Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker. It lets anyone search scams in their community. Scam Tracker: Report and Spot a scam in your area. Tuesday we pulled up...

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In Your Corner team and volunteers help homeless get back dignity

OKLAHOMA CITY - Our In Your Corner team continues to help a local senior who has made it her life's mission to take care of her neighbors. Last year, after thieves kept vandalizing Ms. Marilyn Long's...

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Update: Salesman raising new suspicions with fundraiser discount card

Update 6/8/17 - The newest complaint against Russ Johnson has to do with “Our Club Kids" discount cards. Hannah Kahoe purchased one from the parent of a little league baseball player through the...

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Scammers troll for victims, resumes online

OKLAHOMA CITY - Emily Jones was working as a custodian, but she quit her job. “Yeah, I did," Emily said. “It was just not very smart, [and] I was just so ready to get out of there.” She was ready for...

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A giant hole in local family’s fence and pocketbook

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rachel Mack’s week went from bad to worse. She says a landscaping company took out her gate and hit her gas line. “We were evacuated from our home,” she said. Now she’s in a dispute...

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Make sure you qualify for rebate being sold door to door

MOORE, Okla. - At Frank Anderson's door was a salesman offering a free inspection and quote to add insulation to Frank's attic and savings on his electric bills. “He was talking about the need for...

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Customer says moving company holding her stuff hostage

SHAWNEE, OKLA. - Wanda Robinson is ready to hit the panic button. “Oh my gosh I hope I didn't lose my stuff forever,” she said. She says the moving company that won't give back her stuff is B&B...

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