Caught in the Scam: Texas seniors and banks fight financial exploitation
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
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As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
The regional lender, whose collapse is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history, is the third bank to be seized by regulators since March.
The suspect in the surveillance photos passed a note to the teller saying he had a gun and demanded money.
A burglary alarm led to a bomb squad and ATF response at a bank in Fort Worth early Thursday morning, fire officials said.
The Fort Worth Fire Department and the FBI are investigating after an explosive device was used to try to break into an ATM early Sunday morning.
Two people tried to rob a Brink's armored truck Tuesday morning outside a Chase bank in Willis.
Fort Worth police are asking for help to identify two suspects who made a Chase Bank customer withdraw money from an ATM late August.
Police in Dallas are investigating after an ATM machine was ripped apart at a local bank.
JPMorgan is boosting wages, opening new branches and hiring thousands of new workers citing improved economic performance.
Flower Mound police are looking for a suspect who they say robbed a Chase Bank Saturday afternoon.
Police in Dallas are investigating an ATM theft. They received a call from a security company that spotted a forklift on the road carrying a stolen ATM.
When hackers stole a North Texas teenager's life savings and the bank wouldn't help, she called CBS11 Consumer Justice reporter Cristin Severance.
Officers say the man robbed the Chase Bank on South Lancaster Road July 17, then the Chase Bank on East Mockingbird Lane the following day.
JPMorgan Chase is settling charges that independent brokers working for the bank discriminated against minorities seeking home mortgages.
They watch people leave banks, follow them to their next stop and then pounce.
Police in North Richland Hills are looking for a man who tried to rob a bank on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect handed the teller a note saying that he had a gun, but no weapon was ever shown. He left the scene with nothing.
A child was briefly kidnapped in Dallas early Tuesday morning when a car thief stole a vehicle from in front of a daycare center. The child was found safe soon afterward in the same parking area.
A man allegedly robbed the Chase Bank at 708 W. Rosedale in Fort Worth around 1:40 Monday afternoon, but he didn't get far.
Caroline Ware was napping on the sofa when she says she heard a "popping" noise from the rear of the house.
CBS11 has learned the suspect made multiple withdrawals from their bank accounts using an ATM card and a driver license that wasn't hers.
No one saw a weapon, and no one was injured, according to the department's Facebook post.
Police in Fort Worth are looking for a man who robbed the Chase bank at 7367 North Beach Street.
Frisco police arrested a suspected bank robber Saturday afternoon after he fled on foot to a neighborhood store.
Law enforcement officials in Carrollton were able to apprehend a bank robbery suspect on Saturday morning without having to travel very far from the police station.
In the final Christmas rush, some North Texans are worried about another problem -- identity theft. Over the weekend Chase Bank took an aggressive approach and instituting spending limits. Monday, the bank made another change.
AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
The preliminary investigation determined that the driver and the victim were traveling eastbound on Northwest Highway when they lost control of their vehicle.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
North Texas will enjoy mild weather on Sunday and Monday, but a First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Christmas Eve.
With playoff hopes fading, the Dallas Cowboys are primed to play spoiler against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16.
AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
The preliminary investigation determined that the driver and the victim were traveling eastbound on Northwest Highway when they lost control of their vehicle.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
North Texas will enjoy mild weather on Sunday and Monday, but a First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Christmas Eve.
With playoff hopes fading, the Dallas Cowboys are primed to play spoiler against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
Ken Molestina fills in for Jack Fink this week as Texas outlines another strategy to handle security on the southern border. Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet recently announced he's retiring and reflects on his time in the role in a conversation with Jack. Jack also spoke to Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney about the city's growth and new developments. (Original air date: December 22, 2024.)
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
"America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" is coming to Netflix in 2025.
Rick Welts was previously the president and COO of the Golden State Warriors.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
