06/04/2026
Fraud Alert: Scam Targeting Injured Workers
The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission is aware of a scam targeting injured workers in Oklahoma and in other states.
In these scams, injured workers have been contacted by phone, text message, or social media by someone claiming to be a workers’ compensation attorney. The scammer claims the worker has “won” the case and is entitled to a large settlement but must send a payment upfront (often called a tax or case fee) before any money can be released.
Some workers are sent a link to attend what appears to be an official virtual court hearing. This fraudulent hearing may even include a false judge in robes, and others pretending to be attorneys or court bailiffs.
The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission holds hearings in person at courts in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Commission hearings do not take place virtually.
Commission notices are not sent out via text message or by social media.
The Commission will never request payment by phone, text, wire transfer, gift card, or payment app.
Official communications from the Commission will not pressure you to act or pay immediately. Requests for payment by phone, text, email, wire transfer, gift card, or app-based payment should be treated as a warning sign of fraud.
If you receive this type of call, message, or letter, do not send money, do not share personal information, and do not rely on the caller’s claims without verification. Instead, please contact your attorney or your claims adjuster.
To verify a Commission claim, you may contact the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission Counselor at (405) 522-5308 or [email protected].
If you believe you are the victim of fraud, please contact the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit at (405) 521-2029, (833) 681-1895, or [email protected]. You may also submit a digital Complaint form by navigating to www.ok.gov/oag and clicking the blue Consumer Protection button.
Fraud Alert
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