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  • DEA Cracking Down on Counterfeit Pills Containing Controlled Substances Play Video

    November 5, 2019 10:02 PM

    WESLACO – The Drug Enforcement Administration is cracking down on counterfeit pills nationwide. Many of the "fakes" are testing positive for fentanyl, a man made substance that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. All it takes is 2 milligrams to cause... more »
  • Millions Share Viral Instagram Hoax

    August 21, 2019 10:23 AM

    WESLACO - A new Instagram hoax has taken over the app with millions of people sharing the fake post. The Instagram post claims the app is changing its privacy policy and a new rule will allow them to use your photos. The post claims by reposting the... more »
  • McAllen Warns about Fake Donation Page for Respite Center Play Video

    May 10, 2019 11:46 AM

    MCALLEN – The city of McAllen issued out a warning to the public of a fake page seeking donations for the respite center. The city says the GoFundMe page titled “Permanent Home for Immigrant Respite Center” is false. According to the page, it was set up by McAllen... more »
  • McAllen Warning Residents of Fake Website Issuing Permits Play Video

    April 17, 2019 12:02 PM

    MCALLEN – A warning from McAllen city officials about a fake website. The website claims to be affiliated with the city, but it’s not. McAllen city officials say the people behind it are charging people for garage sale permits. Watch the news clip above for further details.... more »
  • DPS Warning of Fake Fundraisers Supporting Injured Trooper Play Video

    April 10, 2019 10:16 PM

    MISSION – The Department of Public Safety is warning residents about crooks who may be trying to exploit their generosity. This warning comes after several community events were set up for a state trooper who was injured in a shooting. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez says these events and... more »
  • HSI Investigating Fake Family Units Crossing Border Play Video

    April 9, 2019 6:59 PM

    MCALLEN – Homeland Security investigators are focused on family units coming into the U.S. They’re working to figure out if the children are related to the people they are traveling with. Border Patrol saw an increase in family units between the months of January and March – more... more »
  • BBB Official Warns about Phony Social Media Sales Play Video

    March 6, 2019 5:17 PM

    WESLACO – The Better Business Bureau is warning residents of thieves targeting online sales. A local resident says he gave his personal information to someone he thought he was buying a travel trailer from. He says he came across an advertisement for a trailer being sold at $2,000... more »
  • DHS Warns about Fake Immigration Official Phone Calls Play Video

    March 5, 2019 4:58 PM

    WESLACO – The Department of Homeland Security is warning residents about crooks presenting themselves as immigration officials. DHS says callers are altering the caller ID system to make it appear as if the phone calls are coming from DHS headquarters or the DHS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Office.... more »
  • Fake Licenses, Passports Being Offered Online to Facebook Users Play Video

    February 26, 2019 5:22 PM

    WESLACO – Fake licenses and fake passports are being offered on social media which could provide a way into the country or into another state. People with fake Facebook profiles can trick users into becoming part of the crime. The ‘Passport and License’ Facebook page claims you can... more »
  • Valley Woman Warns about Website Selling Fake JLo Concert Tickets Play Video

    February 14, 2019 6:07 PM

    WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley woman is warning about a website selling fake concert tickets. Jennifer Lopez announced she is having a concert at the Bert Ogden Arena in June. A popular link on social media selling tickets made local woman Violet Davila rush to purchase floor... more »
  • Phishing Emails Using Amazon Name to Trick Consumers Play Video

    February 11, 2019 11:22 PM

    WESLACO – The president of the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about fake Amazon confirmation emails. Dolores Salinas says the email looks like the confirmation to an Amazon order, but clicking on the email can put your personal information in jeopardy. She says this phishing email can... more »
  • Pharmacists Warn About Fake Medicine Vendors on Facebook Play Video

    February 5, 2019 6:47 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – Local pharmacists are warning about third-party prescription medicine vendors. KRGV’s Rudy Mireles spoke to local pharmacist Sunny Bhakta about the issue. Bhakta says it may be easier to get medicine from third-party vendors but it is less safe and could even land you in the emergency... more »
  • McAllen Public Utilities Warning About Fake Phone Calls Play Video

    January 31, 2019 4:31 PM

    MCALLEN – McAllen Public Utilities is warning customers of fake calls. Customers are reporting they’re received calls from someone pretending to be an employee. The board says if you’ve received a call from 1-800-401-6215, call the McAllen police. more »
  • Local Investigator Speaks about Challenges with Fake Vehicle Plates Play Video

    January 24, 2019 5:41 PM

    HIDALGO – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Investigators say they are working to track down the car of a Rio Grande Valley man found dead in a canal . KRGV’s Trason Bragg spoke with a local investigator to learn what kind of challenges authorities run into when they search for vehicles... more »
  • Residents Warned Over Fake Gov. Shutdown Calls Play Video

    January 17, 2019 9:34 PM

    WESLACO – Fake Social Security calls are using the government shutdown angle to retrieve personal information. Local resident Veronica Galvan says a caller told her she needed to update her personal information due to a “wiped out” government database. “Due to the government shutdown, my social security number... more »
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