OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The staff at WEOKIE Federal Credit Union in Yukon recently prevented a member from losing $50,000 in a scam.

Officials say the member was contacted by a scammer claiming to be law enforcement demanding money for "legal issues".

According to WEOKIE, a branch employee noticed the unusual activity and asked specific questions before moving forward. Once it was determined it was a scam, law enforcement was called and a report was made.

As scams become more common, WEOKIE staff have taken note of other scams they have seen: • Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud — Victims are convinced to invest in Bitcoin or other crypto but unknowingly send funds to accounts controlled by scammers. • Government or Financial Institution Impersonation — Scammers pose as IRS agents, law

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