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Sherman police are warning residents about a scam circulating on social media.
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Sherman police are warning residents about a scam circulating on social media.
It started with a "smile."
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
"Anna ISD has confirmed there are no verified school fundraisers currently taking place," police said.
The woman said she had believed she was in a romantic relationship with the Hollywood star, leading her to divorce her husband and transfer $850,000.
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.
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
The AP, citing sources, reported the decision due to concerns about prosecutors' ability to secure a conviction.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the chance of storms.
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
Frisco police said an altercation between two students led to a stabbing which left one dead and the other facing a murder charge.
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
The AP, citing sources, reported the decision due to concerns about prosecutors' ability to secure a conviction.
The I-Team followed the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office's human trafficking unit as it offered help to the women and men caught in prostitution stings.
Dozens of videos are posted to an account under the name Ahmer Saeed, featuring frightened sales staff along for the ride.
As Texas' measles outbreak grows, many North Texas doctors fear this is just the beginning, thanks to the increased vaccine hesitancy.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
In one Tarrant County ZIP code, nearly two out of every 100 newborns aren't surviving their first year of life.
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
The AP, citing sources, reported the decision due to concerns about prosecutors' ability to secure a conviction.
Texas natives and Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson attended the meeting in support of the bill.
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
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.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Three top chefs faced off in Dallas in a "Chopped" style competition, creating fiber-packed, cancer-fighting dishes in celebration of National Nutrition Month.
Evan White died from colon cancer days before his 29th birthday.
A group of North Texas moms are stressing a fentanyl poisoning can happen to anyone.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.
A one-of-a-kind Dallas small business is aiming to change the way you think about scent with a focus on clean beauty and the science behind fragrance.
The lack of affordable, high-quality childcare options is not only impacting working families, but the economy too.
These changes will take place May 28, right before the busy summer travel season.
It was 1956, and the city of Denton was undergoing change that was met with resistance towards Black Americans.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched a four-hitter for the majors' first complete game of the season, and the Texas Rangers beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0.
Anthony Davis had 12 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes in his first home game since being injured Feb. 8.
Texas reaches first Final Four of women's NCAA Tournament since 2003, beating TCU 58-47.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
"The Chosen" is a multi-season television drama series that brings the life and ministry of Jesus Christ to the screen.
Filming of the second season of "Landman" is underway in North Texas and you could be an extra in one of the shows.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
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.
