This year, thousands of Oklahomans will be the target of a fraud or scam.

Clever schemes using modern technology give scammers an unfair advantage to prey upon innocent victims.

Whether it’s a scam involving unfair business practices, home repair fraud or an individual who becomes the victim of an online phishing scam, it happens to our neighbors, friends and loved ones. Unfortunately, there is no way to completely prevent fraud from happening.

However, work being done around the clock by the Consumer Protection Unit in the Attorney General’s Office is continuing to assist Oklahomans in need b...