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Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Thursday August 27th, 2015 :: 03:38 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Citizens Warned of Bogus Calls from Law Enforcement

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has recently received numerous telephone calls from multiple Oklahoma citizens stating they received a call from a number identified as the OSBI’s main telephone number -- 405-848-6724. On three occasions, victims reported the caller solicited money. At least one victim stated the caller had a foreign accent advised a warrant for tax fraud had been filed against them. The caller asked to settle the warrant by accepting payment over the phone. Another person received a “system” type message popup on their iPhone which said the federal government had knowledge they had child pornography and they must pay a $600 fine.
The OSBI does not collect money via telephone or email, nor does the Bureau settle warrants over the phone by accepting payment. If you receive a similar or suspicious call, please call the OSBI at 405-848-6724 or your local law enforcement.

Address/Location
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
6600 Harvey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 405-879-2591

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