Cathy Tatom

Tulsa

Specialty Producer at KJRH-TV (Tulsa, OK)

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What you need to know as the

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Braden Bates |Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — April 15, is the tax deadline and unless you have an extension, you’ll need to submit everything by midnight. Similar to allergy season — tax season comes around every year and isn’t the most fun. But there are ways to make sure you file everything on time to get your refund. If you work in the United States, you are required to file your taxes every year. Scripps News Life There are a few different types of taxes that need to be filed. For most, it stems from the W-2 forms.
What 2 News is working to learn about March wildfires from Gov. Stitt

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — Nearly a month after Oklahoma's devastating March wildfire outbreak, 2 News continues to work to bring you answers about the firestorm from state government. Local News On April 10, 2 News spent the day requesting interviews either in person or by Zoom with the governor and the head or current acting head of Oklahoma's Department of Forestry—interviews we've been seeking since April 3.
EZ SCAM: Consumers see big rise in scam claiming unpaid tolls

2 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

CREEK COUNTY, Okla. — Phony toll bill scams are exploding, with cases up 600% in the first quarter of this year and seeing an incredible 98% spike in just one week in March, according to new data from Guardio's latest scam report. Loretta Simmers from Creek County woke up to a text message trying to trick her into paying a bill she didn't owe.
SAFE DISPOSAL: Tulsa offers free, secure ways to get rid of household chemicals

2 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — It's common for most people — partially used household cleaners or paint sitting around their homes. It can't be tossed in the trash because of the chemicals, but it's no longer need— so what do they do? Turns out the Tulsa Household Pollutant Collection Facility is a place to drop off unwanted chemicals, paints, and other household chemical waste. The facility allows free drop-offs of up to 45 pounds of materials, with a charge for additional weight.
BUYER BEWARE: How to avoid scams after storms in Green Country

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

2 News Oklahoma's Cathy Tatom shows how to avoid contractor scams after tornadoes hit in your community.
Emergency saving: Hedge against the unexpected & lifeline to make ends meet

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — As prices for basic necessities like groceries and monthly bills continue to rise, many Americans are turning to their emergency savings to bridge the gap. According to new information from Bankrate, over one-third of U.S. adults dipped into their emergency savings in the past year.
'Hit Left And Right': Woman Shares Costly Consequences Of Identity Theft

3 weeks ago | seattlemedium.com | Cathy Tatom

By Cathy Tatom TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — “I was getting hit left and right,” Carrie Hall said. At 70-years old, she wants seniors and others to hear how identity thieves upended her life, in hopes they will take greater precautions to keep it from happening to them. Hall told 2 News identity thieves used her personal information to open accounts, with some bills going directly to her like the fee for a gym where someone else used her information to open a membership.
Oologah residents find letter from Social Security disturbing

4 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

OOLOGAH, Okla. — Yvon Wuchevich depends on her Social Security disability check. "I definitely rely on these services just to pay my rent and buy groceries," she said. So, she expects each year to get a letter from the agency requesting information necessary to continue her benefits. She showed 2 News past letters that were brief and courteous. However, Wuchevich feels this year's letter was different.
'Hit left and right': Woman shares costly consequences of identity theft

4 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Cathy Tatom

By Cathy TatomClick here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — “I was getting hit left and right,” Carrie Hall said. At 70-years old, she wants seniors and others to hear how identity thieves upended her life, in hopes they will take greater precautions to keep it from happening to them.
'Hit left and right': Tulsa woman shares costly consequences of identity theft

4 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — "I was getting hit left and right," Carrie Hall said. At 70-years old, she wants seniors and others to hear how identity thieves upended her life, in hopes they will take greater precautions to keep it from happening to them. Hall told 2 News identity thieves used her personal information to open accounts, with some bills going directly to her like the fee for a gym where someone else used her information to open a membership.