Surge of scam calls reported in Tarrant County. Here's what they're doing.
According to the sheriff's office, there has been a significant increase in scam calls targeting residents because of the holidays.
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According to the sheriff's office, there has been a significant increase in scam calls targeting residents because of the holidays.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
TxDOT said there have been multiple reports of TxTag customers receiving text messages saying they have a balance due or past due.
"It looks very authentic."
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.
Two employees of Union Pacific were killed in the collision Wednesday at a railway crossing in Pecos.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Stephen Lawrence just passed the one-year remembrance of his son's death in Mesquite. He marked the occasion by filing a lawsuit against the officer who killed Payton Lawrence.
You can meet Santa and his elves at Santaland and then move to interactive rooms with photo opportunities and snowy surprises.
It will warm back into the upper 50s on Saturday, another typical winter day to start the season.
Two employees of Union Pacific were killed in the collision Wednesday at a railway crossing in Pecos.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Four suspects are in custody in Tarrant County facing charges related to multiple crimes, including robbery, murder and animal cruelty.
Stephen Lawrence just passed the one-year remembrance of his son's death in Mesquite. He marked the occasion by filing a lawsuit against the officer who killed Payton Lawrence.
You can meet Santa and his elves at Santaland and then move to interactive rooms with photo opportunities and snowy surprises.
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.
Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet discusses election-related issues in Texas with Jack Fink. He also reflects on his time in the role ahead of his retirement.
Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney tells Jack Fink about economic development in the city. He also discusses the potential for a company to relocate its corporate headquarters to Frisco.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
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.
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.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
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.
"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 SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
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.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
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.
