The secret is out: Fake Punchbowl invites are phishing attempts
"It looks very authentic."
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"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.
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.
On Tuesday, Dallas police released bodycam footage and a 911 call from the attempted apartment break-in.
A North Texas advocacy group is calling on the Dallas County juvenile justice system to repair long-standing issues.
There is a 20%-30% chance of isolated showers and storms off and on through the day Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Francine is brewing in the Gulf and could bring some rain chances to parts of Dallas-Fort Worth this week.
Gary Kelly, the former CEO who has been chairman since 2008, will retire next year.
On Tuesday, Dallas police released bodycam footage and a 911 call from the attempted apartment break-in.
A North Texas advocacy group is calling on the Dallas County juvenile justice system to repair long-standing issues.
There is a 20%-30% chance of isolated showers and storms off and on through the day Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Francine is brewing in the Gulf and could bring some rain chances to parts of Dallas-Fort Worth this week.
Gary Kelly, the former CEO who has been chairman since 2008, will retire next year.
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
The issue has been divisive in the small city near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County.
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.
The rules have been released for the first — and possibly only — debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
Dallas County Election Administrator Heider Garcia discusses the pressure the upcoming elections will put on election officials. "I think it's going to be an intense season coming after the 2020 election."
County election officials are in "an underappreciated role," says Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson. She discusses the significant turnover rates of election officials and how new trainings seek to address common issues.
The viral claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, has garnered millions of views on X.
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.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
The widow of a UPS driver who died last year is calling for safer conditions for workers as temperatures spike.
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.
Dallas moved to 1-0 on the season with the 33-17 victory over the Browns.
"Both had great outings, terrific outings," Bochy said Sunday.
Dak Prescott threw a touchdown pass hours after agreeing to a four-year, $240 million contract with Dallas.
Andrew Heaney snapped an eight-start winless streak as the Texas Rangers took an early five-run lead.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Beyoncé's name was noticeably absent from the list of 2024 Country Music Award nominations released Monday morning.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
The cycling community in North Texas was left shattered after a cyclist was hit and killed by a car while on a leisurely ride with friends this Saturday. Family and friends say not only did he love cycling he loved teaching and touched countless young minds for 20 years here in Fort Worth.
A man who gave his life in service of his country during World War II finally received the recognition he deserved on Tuesday. His surviving family accepted the Prisoner of War and Purple Heart medals on his behalf during a ceremony at the Navy Reserve Readiness and Mobilization Fort Worth Command.
Collin College established a memorial dedicated to fallen first responders and others who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.
With the increase in moisture and Francine "close by," there is a 20%-30% chance of isolated showers and storms off and on through the day Wednesday.
The Dallas-based airline has recently come under pressure from the hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which has built a 10% stake in the airline and advocated for changes it says will improve Southwest's financial performance and stock price.
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.
