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Viral plea to help reunite lost 3-year-old with family was a scam, his mother says
It's not the first time this has happened.
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It's not the first time this has happened.
Despite her experience, the Forest Hill woman tells CBS News Texas she's still Beverly's No. 1 fan and hopes her story is a warning to others.
North Texans are receiving fake calls from "law enforcement," telling them there is a warrant for their arrest for failing to appear for grand jury duty that will need to be paid immediately or they will be arrested.
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
Mendi Cruson wanted a big backyard, with more room for her family, so she began looking for a new home to rent.
Rip-off artists often use the same phrases to sow confusion and induce panic among their victims. Here's what to watch out for.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
In January, many scammers switch from holiday deal scams to fraudulent exercise programs and products.
It happened to the Barr family in North Dallas, and the week before that, it happened to Keli Rabon in Houston.
There are two main scams, according to researchers at Cisco Systems.
According to the Better Business Bureau, employment scams are extremely common in North Texas.
Residents and businesses have received fraudulent calls and texts about the status of their water utility accounts.
In the last month, more than 30 million robocalls were made to people living in DFW and nearly 800 million were made statewide.
Scammers can use software to recreate a loved one's voice and make it sound like they're in distress. They then ask for large sums of money.
"We're seeing it all over the place," said Amy Rasor, BBB Fort Worth regional director. "We're talking thousands and thousands of dollars. It's becoming a big problem."
A spokesperson for the utility said they recently received a complaint of an elderly customer robbed by two men claiming they were city contractors.
Approximately $30 million in claims were submitted and more than $7 million was paid in reimbursements for the fake testing.
There's a social media scam one local ukulele organization is warning about. They've recently seen it target hundreds of their members and other local groups as well.
Law enforcement officials are warning people that scammers come out full force around the holidays.
A Texas woman who played a role in internet romance scams that cheated victims out of a total of about $2.6 million was sentenced to over six years in prison on federal fraud and conspiracy charges Wednesday.
While you may be a pretty savvy shopper, scammers are getting more sophisticated as well, experts say.
The call came in just before 2:15 p.m. in the 3800 block of Commerce Street at NE 28th Street.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
Glenn Hejny was found on the second floor of the Wise County Courthouse Friday morning.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
The call came in just before 2:15 p.m. in the 3800 block of Commerce Street at NE 28th Street.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
Glenn Hejny was found on the second floor of the Wise County Courthouse Friday morning.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
The I-Team surveyed 50 school districts and found a growing number joining the phone-free movement.
Her neighborhood sits in the shadow of Arlington's stadiums, but one woman feels her backyard is no longer safe.
Sammy Mukherjee denied all the accusations, but declined to get into details about the investment deals.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1 in New York City.
Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last month, announced she wants to fill the remainder of her mother's term.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott remains hopeful he will be able to work out a contract extension.
The playoff-contending Minnesota Twins won 3-2 at Texas on Thursday night in the series opener against the reigning World Series champion Rangers.
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
Texas, the defending World Series champions, stopped a three-game losing streak and won for just the fifth time in its last 18 games.
"The Hollywood Squares" became an American cultural institution and made Peter Marshall a household name.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
The Dallas Cowboys have added new players and confirmed Dak Prescott’s health, while CJ Goodwin shared his NFL journey and community involvement.
A heat advisory is in effect for most of North Texas while the Metroplex and eastern counties are under an excessive heat warning.
Vice President Kamala Harris will lay out her proposals to tackle inflation if she's elected president in November.
The difference between heat illnesses can be life-changing. Here are the differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
The heat dome expands through the weekend and into next week, which keeps high temperatures in the triple digits for an extended stretch.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.