The Oklahoma Securities Commission Identifies Traps Likely To Burn Investors This Summer
Oklahoma City/// - As summer approaches, the Oklahoma Securities Commission (OSC) warns that scam artists are using every trick under the sun to separate unsuspecting investors from their hard-earned dollars.
Press Release - 06/13/2008
 
Fraud Scene Investigator Program
Oklahoma City/// – The Oklahoma Securities Commission announces the availability of a free innovative online investor education program, FSI: Fraud Scene Investigator. The program, will support the Invest Ed™ STARS project by teaching high school students how to fight investment fraud firsthand.
Press Release - 08/13/2007

Fraud Scene Investigator Program - 08/14/2007

 
SECURITIES DEPT. DISTRIBUTES FRAUD AWARENESS QUIZ
Press Release - 04/30/03
Quiz
 
INVESTMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS PLANNED FOR OKLAHOMANS
“WISE” Investment Education Programs is a joint project between the Oklahoma Department of Securities and the University of Oklahoma.
Press Release - 12/16/2003
 
OKLAHOMA INVESTMENT LITERACY SURVEY RESULTS
In February, 2004, the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education University OUtreach teamed with the Oklahoma Department of Securities to conduct an “investment literacy” survey among Oklahomans over the age of 25.
Press Release - 05/20/2004
Survey Report - 05/20/2004
 
SENIOR INVESTOR RESOURCE CENTER
Securities Department Warns Seniors to be on the Lookout for Investment Fraud and Launches The "Senior Investor Resource Center"

Press Release - 09/04/2003

Related cases investigated by Department:
Southmark of Tulsa, Inc.
Greater Midwest Agency, Inc.
Accelerated Benefits Corporation
 
OKLAHOMA NATIVE REX LINN NARRATES FRAUD DOCUMENTARY
The documentary film, “Anatomy of a Fraud” aired throughout Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 6 and again Saturday April 9, on the OETA network. The film, narrated by Oklahoma native and “CSI: Miami” regular Rex Linn, centers on father and son Bill Hickman Sr. and Bill Hickman Jr. The pair sold insurance and securities in the Shawnee and Meeker area, ultimately bilking at least 160 Oklahomans out of $8.7 million... >>More