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• Local banker: No need to make ‘panic withdrawals’ during health disaster Play Video

  March 23, 2020 6:44 PM

  MCALLEN – In the face of adversity or impending disaster, people typically stock up on supplies, including cash. Across the country, people are withdrawing large sums of cash from their bank accounts. Experts are warning those large withdrawals can make people a target for crooks. A Rio... more »

• Deadline to pay base taxes in Texas is January 31st Play Video

  January 22, 2020 6:53 PM

  EDINBURG – If you own property in Texas, time is running out for you to pay your base. Property owners have until Jan. 31 to pay up, otherwise they will get a penalty. Pablo Villarreal, Hidalgo County tax collector, told CHANNEL 5 NEWS only about 40% of the people... more »

• BBB Warns of 'Old Friend' Ploy on Facebook Play Video

  October 28, 2019 6:14 PM

  WESLACO – A new warning for Facebook users about what is called the "old friend" hoax. Hackers pose as your facebook friends and strike up a conversation If you hint at money problems, experts say they'll try to convince you into paying money for a special loan to... more »

• McAllen Man Charged after Bank Robbery Play Video

  May 15, 2019 2:03 PM

  MCALLEN – A 55-year-old man is charged for allegedly robbing a local bank. The robbery happened Monday afternoon at the 1800 block of South 2nd Street in McAllen. McAllen police say Joe Wayne Galipp approached the bank teller and demanded money. Investigators say no weapon was displayed.... more »

• Local Bank Suing Former Mission Mayor Play Video

  May 13, 2019 9:24 PM

  MISSION - A bank in the Rio Grande Valley is suing former Mayor, Beto Salinas, in an effort to recover millions of dollars. The bank alleges Salinas owes more than $4 million dollars. Salinas is accused of defaulting on 15 promissory notes. more »

• Millions of School Dollars Nearly Stolen by Online Hackers Play Video

  March 29, 2019 5:27 PM

  SAN BENITO – Millions of dollars were nearly stolen by online hackers from a Rio Grande Valley School District. Nearly a million San Benito school dollars were stolen when an identical replica to the district’s bank website was created and sent to employees. Frost Bank’s Fraud Department immediately... more »

• Valley Man Concerned after Receiving Bank Statement Unsealed Play Video

  March 25, 2019 6:17 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley man is concerned after receiving his bank statement, which contained personal information, in an unsealed envelope. “I got this bank statement, open. Never had there been any attempt for it to be sealed,” explains James Crowe. He feels he’s not more vulnerable... more »

• FEMA Releases Additional Personal Information to Contractor Play Video

  March 22, 2019 10:47 PM

  WESLACO - A federal agency tasked with helping disaster survivors put the information of millions at risk. The Homeland Security Department’s Office of Inspector General found FEMA wrongly released the personal information of millions of people. The information was released to a contractor that helps provide temporary housing... more »

• Credit Card Abuse Case Raises Concerns Play Video

  February 19, 2019 3:56 PM

  MCALLEN – A local man says he is more vigilant after being a victim of credit card abuse. Police say they arrested the suspect involved on Sunday. Lieutenant Joel Morales, a spokesperson for the McAllen Police Department, says credit card abuse is when a card is used without... more »

• Local Veteran Confused about Home Being Sold on Social Media Play Video

  January 18, 2019 6:26 PM

  WESLACO – A local veteran claims the contractor who was building his home is now selling it without his permission. He says he signed the contract to have his custom home built in April and is already approved with a veterans loan and approved by the bank. It’s... more »

• Day after Christmas Busiest Day for Returns Play Video

  December 26, 2018 4:13 PM

  WESLACO – The day after Christmas is a busy day for both bargain hunting and gift returns. The Better Business Bureau says Dec. 26 is the busiest day of the year for processing returns. Shoppers are warned to use caution in order to avoid falling victim. "If... more »

• Valley Man Almost Loses Thousands Due to Issue with ATM Play Video

  July 11, 2018 5:11 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley man says he almost lost thousands of dollars because of an issue with an ATM machine. He tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS he deposited $2,500 in cash into the ATM. "I put the cash in. It closes," he recalls. "Then, there's like a little process... more »

• Valley Man Seeking to Recover Lost Money After Bank Closure Play Video

  May 17, 2018 10:59 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Rio Grande Valley man is looking to recover his money after his bank closed. He says he deposited hundreds of dollars into it decades ago. CHANNEL 5’s Trason Bragg went searching for answers. Watch the video above for the full story. more »