Internet Fraud Again Heads List Of Consumer Crimes
posted 1:03 pm Thu February 07, 2008 - Oklahoma City
Internet fraud again heads the attorney general's top 10 list of consumer crimes in Oklahoma. Attorney General Drew Edmondson released the list on Thursday as part of Consumer Protection Day at the Capitol, which also featured free shredding of personal documents for members of the public.
Edmondson announced that Sean Voskuhl of AARP Oklahoma had won the first annual Brad Edwards Consumer Champion Award, named for the late KFOR-TV reporter known for his "In Your Corner" segment.
Internet fraud involves everything from online auctions, to crooked service providers and phony retail sales, Edmondson said.
Various forms of credit scams was No. 2 on his list and problems with the sale, rental and repair of automobiles was Nov. 3.
Rounding out the top ten were problems with health care products and services, home repair, telephone and cable television scams, the sale of items ranging from pets to jewelry, services ranging from entertainment to moving and storage, lending services and promotions such as sweepstakes.
Edmondson announced that Sean Voskuhl of AARP Oklahoma had won the first annual Brad Edwards Consumer Champion Award, named for the late KFOR-TV reporter known for his "In Your Corner" segment.
Internet fraud involves everything from online auctions, to crooked service providers and phony retail sales, Edmondson said.Various forms of credit scams was No. 2 on his list and problems with the sale, rental and repair of automobiles was Nov. 3.
Rounding out the top ten were problems with health care products and services, home repair, telephone and cable television scams, the sale of items ranging from pets to jewelry, services ranging from entertainment to moving and storage, lending services and promotions such as sweepstakes.
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