Gift card scam linked to fentanyl and human trafficking, DHS says
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
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A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
A Collin College student was arrested in class last week for his alleged involvement in an elder financial fraud scheme.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
For the past six months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has spoken with more than a dozen Medicare recipients who reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
A U.S. Army employee was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing almost $109 million in military grant money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
"I've been doing this as an officer for 23 years now and I have never seen anything like this ... It's very disturbing," said Chris Powell of Arlington police.
The apparent foreclosure notice is allegedly because Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, used Graceland as collateral to secure a loan that she failed to pay off before she died last year.
One Dallas business owner is telling CBS News Texas about a case of check fraud.
Government assistance benefits for food were stolen from victims as far away as Oregon in a skimming scheme that grossed nearly $3 million in North Texas.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Former President Donald Trump on Monday officially began the process of appealing the historic $454 million judgment against him.
Tyler Loudon pleaded guilty to securities fraud for buying and selling stocks based on details gleaned from his wife's business conversations.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization were dealt severe penalties in a civil case alleging widespread fraud.
His legal team argued that a long trial delay since he was first indicted in 2015 violated his right to a speedy trial.
A US Attorney said three north Texas men were involved in a plan to defraud insurance companies for as much as $70 million.
Former President Donald Trump disregarded limits imposed by the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial in New York and addressed the court during closing arguments.
In January, many scammers switch from holiday deal scams to fraudulent exercise programs and products.
Families of those killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have made an offer to Alex Jones to pay only a fraction of the $1.5 billion in legal judgments they won against him.
In an about-face, banks are reimbursing Zelle customers who were scammed out of money, Reuters reported.
Florida businessman Patrick Parker Walsh is now serving five and half years in federal prison.
Trump's sons, Eric and Donald Jr, have already testified and his daughter Ivanka is set to testify this week.
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testified that his ex-boss personally authorized the fraudulent inflation of his net worth and property valuations.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
A cold front is set to arrive in North Texas on Friday, with highs back in the 40s on Saturday.
Families pressed state officials for answers Wednesday as the Texas Education Agency confirmed it will replace the superintendent, appoint a board of managers, and begin oversight aimed at improving failing campuses.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
A cold front is set to arrive in North Texas on Friday, with highs back in the 40s on Saturday.
Families pressed state officials for answers Wednesday as the Texas Education Agency confirmed it will replace the superintendent, appoint a board of managers, and begin oversight aimed at improving failing campuses.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
