For Immediate Release:
June 22, 2020 

Oklahoma Insurance Department to Host First Virtual Fraud Conference Beginning July 8 

 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Securities, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, the Oklahoma Banker’s Association and AARP Oklahoma to host the Hoodwinked Fraud Conference virtually, beginning July 8, 2020. On Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10 a.m., the Hoodwinked Fraud Conference will offer various fraud-related webinar series, from Medicare and healthcare fraud to relationship scams, cyber scams, investmentbanking and securities fraud. 

This conference will educate Oklahomans on the latest white-collar crimes and provide tips for staying safe. This virtual event will consist of four total educational sessions led by speakers with diverse areas of expertise such as state agency directorslaw enforcement professionals and individuals from the fraud prevention fields. 

We are excited to offer our first virtual conference and grateful to our partners who’ve come together to help make this possible,” said Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready. In this unprecedented time when fraudsters are taking advantage of fear and uncertainty caused by the pandemicwe are looking to bring our community together and offer sessions that will help Oklahomans protect themselves and their loved ones with new skills, understanding and knowledge.” 

Registration for the event is complimentary and open online at www.oid.ok.gov. Visit here for speaker information and updates about the conference or follow OID’s social media accounts on FacebookInstagramLinkedIn and Twitter (#DontBeHoodwinked). 

If you have questions about other insurance issues, contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department at 1-800-522-0071 or visit our website at www.oid.ok.gov 

 

For more information, contact: 

Liz Heigle
405-522-0683
Liz.Heigle@oid.ok.gov