Local Nonprofit Sends Warning After Falling Victim To Customer Service Phone Scam
A local nonprofit is warning others after getting conned in a fake customer service phone scam.
A local nonprofit is warning others after getting conned in a fake customer service phone scam.
The FTC said AdvoCare was operating an illegal pyramid scheme focused on recruiting people to buy and sell products rather than focused on retail sells.
Just how "free" is the internet?
Authorities in Dallas County are warning the public about a scam where callers are posing as law enforcement officials and trying to collect fines for failing to report to jury duty.
A new settlement with the Federal Trade Commission means Facebook will pay $5 billion in fines and must institute new privacy protections and oversight on its business.
"A SLAPP (lawsuit) filer doesn't go to court to seek justice; they are just trying to silence or harass or intimidate a critic of theirs," said Evan Mascagni, who works for the Public Participation Project.
The FTC and law enforcement plan to file charges against several companies and individuals as part of a government clampdown on illegal robocalls.
Consumer and government agencies are cracking down on what they deem a "counterfeit" epidemic.
Dana Mead said the imposter recited her account details and was even able to remotely turn on HBO and Showtime, which are channels she doesn't have.
Consumers lost nearly $1.5 billion to fraud last year -- about 40 percent higher than the year before.
A collection of children's and privacy rights groups is accusing Facebook of intentionally duping kids into running up charges for playing games.
"I wanted to join a club that teaches me about yoga," Moh Hassan said.
Allen learned the hard way about a gift card scam hitting North Texas right now.
A growing number of e-cigarette and vaporizer sellers have started offering college scholarships as a way to get their brands listed on university websites.
Read carefully through the fine print of YouTube's terms of service and you might notice that you've affirmed you are old enough to watch it. It's a warning that goes unheeded by millions of children around the world.
Facebook revealed Wednesday that tens of millions more people might have been exposed in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal than previously thought and said it will restrict the user data that outsiders can access.
Thousands of customers say they didn't know they were also being enrolled in costly monthly subscriptions.
The announcement is part of the Federal Trade Commission's "Operation Game of Loans" - a federal and state effort to crack down on deceptive student loan debt relief companies.
Walgreens and Rite Aid have finally devised a combination of the nation's largest and third-largest drugstore chains that will get past antitrust regulators.
Several U.S. senators are urging federal trade officials to take action to lower tariffs on pecan exports to India in hopes of helping growers in a number of pecan-producing states.
Under a new Federal Trade Commission ruling, a dealer can now advertise used cars as certified -- even if it hasn't fixed a safety problem under a recall notice.
Creams, sprays, bottles and repellant bands... with so many choices, what mosquito repellant works best? The I-Team tells you!
The next time you are out at public place, look closely at the person standing next to you or the one in front of you. He or she may be undercover getting paid to eat, shop, play or even sleep.
The recent flooding from Austin to North Texas has flooded the markets with water damaged vehicles.
A company collecting money from North Texans is getting orders to stop doing business in its home state of Nevada. Following our report, we've learned federal and state authorizes are taking action.
"The game is special, because only special athletes can play!" Watch the HP Buddy Bowl live.
Organizers are expecting some 75,000 people to attend the meeting, which has extra security measures.
Maryam Kamalmaz told the Associated Press that eight senior U.S. officials revealed earlier this month that they have specific and highly credible intelligence about the presumed death of her father, Majd.
Highs will top out in the low 90s.
The Dallas Stars are headed to the Western Conference Finals! Stars win against Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in double overtime.
"The game is special, because only special athletes can play!" Watch the HP Buddy Bowl live.
Organizers are expecting some 75,000 people to attend the meeting, which has extra security measures.
Maryam Kamalmaz told the Associated Press that eight senior U.S. officials revealed earlier this month that they have specific and highly credible intelligence about the presumed death of her father, Majd.
Highs will top out in the low 90s.
The Dallas Stars are headed to the Western Conference Finals! Stars win against Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in double overtime.
Every year, thousands of guns once used by law enforcement officers are discovered at crime scenes, even as police work to keep firearms out of criminals' hands.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Despite the state's famous "Don't mess with Texas" ad campaign, the TCEQ only investigated half of the complaints it received last year.
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.
An investigation found how a Fort Worth property worth $1.3 million, home to a massive pile of trash, owed less than $200 in property taxes.
Texas Rep. Justin Holland for District 33 says the ESA has too big a price tag and little benefit to families. He supports fixing failing schools, raising teacher pay, and increasing the amount per child schools receive.
Texas House District 33 candidate Katrina Pierson sat down with Jack Fink to discuss why voters should elect her to replace Tx Rep. Justin Holland, inlcuding her stqand on school choice.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Jack Fink speaks with Dallas City Council Member Paula Blackmon about Police Chief Eddie Garcia deciding to stay with DPD, and the issues surrounding the departure of former city manager TC Broadnax.
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.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
The City of Arlington has had its first sample to test positive in the area and will spray for prevention Wednesday night.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
The Dallas Stars are headed to the Western Conference Finals! Stars win against Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in double overtime.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
Doncic made 12 of 22 field goals in Game 5 and had 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his sixth career playoff triple-double.
Game 6 is Friday night in Colorado, where the Stars outscored the Avs 9-2 while winning Games 3 and 4.
The NFL released the 2024-25 regular season schedule with the Cowboys kicking off the season in Cleveland on Sept. 8.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
The NRA tells CBS News Texas it expects as many as 75,000 members to attend. The meeting's keynote speaker is former President Donald Trump.
Lucy Lindsey is a 91-year-old woman in Wisconsin, who's an avid bowler. She's been keeping up with her hobby since she was 29-years-old.
Highs will top out in the low 90s.
A British toddler has had her hearing restored after becoming the first person in the world to take part in a pioneering gene therapy trial, which was sponsored by an American company.
At least seven people were killed as thunderstorms blew out windows in high-rise buildings, downed trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Houston area Thursday.
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.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!