Oklahoma City Municipal Court Warns Residents of Scam Calls Targeting Ticket Offenders

The Oklahoma City Municipal Court is issuing a caution to its citizens about a phone scam, targeting those with outstanding tickets. In this ploy, the scammers impersonate court employees and law enforcement officials, demanding payment over the phone and threatening jail time if noncompliant. This information comes as per a recent announcement by the

City of Oklahoma City

, whereby residents are prompted to remain vigilant against such deceptive calls.

These fraudulent calls may seem legitimate as they appear to originate from an actual OKC Municipal Court phone number. The scammers are employing a technique known as “spoofing” to specifically target individuals who owe money to the court. The court has advised anyone who receives such a call to, without hesitation, hang up and directly call the Municipal Court at (405) 297-3898 during business hours for verification. This warning comes according to a statement obtained by the

City of Oklahoma City

official website.

Further protective steps include visiting the Municipal Court Customer Service Window on Couch Drive or checking out the

City of Oklahoma City

website for a secure online payment link and additional information. The operating hours for the customer service are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, barring city-observed holidays. Such conscientious approaches ensure that payments are made safely and accurately, circumventing the risky trap set by imposters.

In addition to this warning, it is acknowledged that economic hardships can affect one’s ability to pay outstanding fees. The court emphasizes that people enduring financial struggle have the option to request a hearing for a judge to evaluate their capacity to settle their debts. It’s within the judges’ power to possibly waive or reduce fines, costs, and fees for those who are unable to afford them, thus providing a degree of leniency in times of need. This was reiterated according to the guidelines posted on the

Oklahoma City Municipal Court’s

website.

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