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Over 40 Million T-Mobile Customers Affected by Data Hack
Over 40 Million T-Mobile Customers Affected by Data Hack
Over 40 Million T-Mobile Customers Affected by Data Hack
If you haven't heard the news yet T-Mobile announced that they were hacked recently and over 40 million customers were compromised. The hackers gained access to personal information including names, social security numbers and other sensitive data...
Beware of Counterfeit $100 Bills in Lawton
Beware of Counterfeit $100 Bills in Lawton
Beware of Counterfeit $100 Bills in Lawton
Well, that didn't take too long. There's a new scam in Lawton, Fort Sill. It's seems like as soon as a scam is identified, another quickly takes it's place. This time around it's counterfeit money, so be on the look out for fake $100 bills. Several local and area businesses have reported receiving these counterfeit bills. LPD (Lawton Police Department) have confirmed this and are warning business owners and people in general to be very careful when dealing with cash transactions.
Do You Feel Safe Living In or Visiting Lawton, Fort Sill? [POLL]
Do You Feel Safe Living In or Visiting Lawton, Fort Sill? [POLL]
Do You Feel Safe Living In or Visiting Lawton, Fort Sill? [POLL]
It seems like we've had more than our fair share of shootings, stabbings, break ins, vehicle thefts and an apparent increase in overall violent crime and property crime in Lawton, Fort Sill lately. In the past few weeks I've had the same conversation over and over with friends, family and co-workers. A lot of people don't feel safe and are worried about our current crime rates. So how about you? Do you feel safe living or visiting Lawton, Fort Sill?
Elgin Has Been Named as the Safest City in Oklahoma Again!
Elgin Has Been Named as the Safest City in Oklahoma Again!
Elgin Has Been Named as the Safest City in Oklahoma Again!
Congratulations to Elgin, OK. for being named Oklahoma's safest City in 2021. This makes the third time in a row that Elgin, OK. has been declared as the safest city in the state, that's quite an accomplishment. The new study from www.safewise.com lists the 20 safest city's in Oklahoma and Elgin once again is at the very top of the list!
Another Scam is Being Reported in Lawton!
Another Scam is Being Reported in Lawton!
Another Scam is Being Reported in Lawton!
Well it certainly didn't take long, no time at all in fact, for another scam to start making the rounds here in town. It seems like every time a scam is identified and finally stamped out, another one is quick to replace it. There's no shortage of people looking to steal your money and identity. You have to be on the look out and on guard for potential scams and scammers at all times these days. Otherwise you'll end up broke or have your credit and reputation destroyed. Well, we have yet another scam that's been reported in Lawton, Fort Sill.
Scam Alert- The “Grandparents” Scam is Back!
Scam Alert- The “Grandparents” Scam is Back!
Scam Alert- The “Grandparents” Scam is Back!
Well, it didn't take long before scammers returned to Lawton, Fort Sill and the surrounding area to rob people of their money, identities and piece of mind. Be on guard and very careful with both your money and identity, the "Grandparents" scam has come back to town. I really hope that those committing this crime are caught and severely punished. I hate all scammers, but those who target the elderly are especially vile. Locally there have been reports of this scam making the rounds and unfortunately a few people have already fallen victim.
Old Park Lane Elementary School in Lawton Destroyed by Fire
Old Park Lane Elementary School in Lawton Destroyed by Fire
Old Park Lane Elementary School in Lawton Destroyed by Fire
Yesterday afternoon (02-01-21) I was headed home from work when I saw the smoke rising from the East side, huge plumes of heavy black smoke and ash filling the sky. As I got closer and closer I realized it was coming from my neighborhood and feared the worst. I pulled in and immediately saw all the fire trucks and police fighting a fire at the old Park Lane Elementary School located at 4912 S.E. Avalon Ave.
Oklahoma Working to Pass Bills Making It Illegal to Publish Photos or Videos of Law Enforcement
Oklahoma Working to Pass Bills Making It Illegal to Publish Photos or Videos of Law Enforcement
Oklahoma Working to Pass Bills Making It Illegal to Publish Photos or Videos of Law Enforcement
Yesterday (02-24-21) Oklahoma legislators passed another bill, HB 2273. It's a companion bill to SB 6 which passed the Oklahoma State Senate earlier. Both bills would make it illegal to photograph or video law enforcement and publish it on an online site, forum or social media platform. There's been a lot of confusion and concern with the two bills as you can imagine. So what exactly will the new law(s) do and what are the penalties be for violating the law(s)? Also, if this does become law when will it take effect?

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