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• Texas Attorney General's Office warns about COVID-19 scams Play Video

  March 15, 2020 11:09 PM

  For scammers, the COVID-19 outbreak is just another opportunity, according to the Texas Attorney General's Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Both the Attorney General's Office and the Department of Homeland Security recently issued warnings about scams linked to COVID-19. “Situations like this usually bring the... more »

• San Juan woman hires attorney after water filtration system installed Play Video

  March 2, 2020 6:39 PM

  SAN JUAN – A lawsuit against a water filtration system company. An attorney with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid says the elderly, especially those who don't speak English, could be targets. Maria del Rosario Arteaga is retired and lives off of her social security. One morning she heard a... more »

• Valley businesses warn of spoofing calls trying to get personal information Play Video

  February 11, 2020 6:29 PM

  MERCEDES – In most cases, when someone who shouldn’t be calling someone does, it will likely show up as fraud risk. However, in a case where two business owners in Mercedes say crooks are trying something new to obtain personal information. They’re using people’s own phone numbers. A... more »

• Expert: IRS will never contact taxpayers by phone or email Play Video

  January 27, 2020 4:58 PM

  MCALLEN – It’s the official opening day of the 2020 tax season and experts are already warning about crooks deceiving vulnerable taxpayers. One tax season rolls around, phone calls are a daily nuisance for some Rio Grande Valley residents. The calls are never from the same number and the... more »

• AEP Warning Customers of Imposters Posing as Employees

  January 7, 2020 4:57 PM

  WESLACO – An alert was sent out from AEP Texas warning customers of imposters posing as employees. People are calling customers, or going door-to-door, saying they need to replace electric meters and are asking for a deposit start the process or their electricity will be shut off. AEP... more »

• Illegal 'Secret Sister' Gift Exchange Online Prompts Alert Play Video

  December 17, 2019 6:20 PM

  WESLACO – An online holiday gift exchange seems to be harmless fun, but it could leave you empty handed. Jennifer McCaleb is used to looking out for deceitful posts on Facebook. Now, she's looking out for the "Secret Sister" reuse, which starts with a viral post that reads: ... more »

• Crooks Pose as Starr Co. Woman's Relative Using Facebook Messenger to Pull Grant Hoax

  November 18, 2019 3:48 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A Starr County woman wants Facebook users to be on the alert of hackers using the company’s messenger to run a fake grant. She fell victim to the ruse by giving the hackers her personal information. The message come from profiles made to make... more »

• Federal Trade Commission Warns of Health Care Fraud Callers Play Video

  November 13, 2019 5:27 PM

  WESLACO – The Federal Trade Commission sent out a health insurance consumer warning. With open enrollment in full swing for health coverage, the commission is asking those who are making changes to their plan to beware of possible crooked deals. “If anyone tries to sell you Medicare insurance,... more »

• Callers Posing as Magic Valley Employees, Demand Payment Play Video

  November 3, 2019 11:13 PM

  EDINBURG – An Edinburg woman says a man claiming to be with her electrical company tried to trick her into paying him. The call came in last weekend. "I told them there's no way I can make a payment of 200 and some dollars," the woman said. CHANNEL... 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 »

• State Officials Warning About Auto-Insurance Call Play Video

  October 12, 2019 10:52 PM

  TEXAS - The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) wants everyone to be aware of a group calling themselves the Consumer Insurance Association. Consumer Insurance Association is not a licensed insurance company or agency in Texas. TDI Officials say the callers offer to lower the cost of your car... more »

• Expert Warns College Students to Beware of Shady Deals Play Video

  August 28, 2019 5:41 PM

  WESLACO – Back to school is a popular time for crooks to target college students. Last year, more than 40% of students in the United States reported a loss after being exposed to a shady deal. Financial aid, school supplies and tuition payments are reasons money flies out... more »

• Local Tech Expert Warns Hackers are Exploiting Virtual Assistants Play Video

  August 20, 2019 5:25 PM

  WESLACO – A warning for smartphone users. Be careful what you're asking Siri or Google to look up. Hackers are using your "voice search" to make you a victim. You need the directions or the number to a business so you pull out your smart phone and... more »

• Harlingen City Officials Issue Warning over Fraudulent Phone Calls Play Video

  July 20, 2019 4:11 PM

  HARLINGEN- Officials with the city of Harlingen are warning residents about fraudulent phone calls. They say residents are receiving the calls from someone claiming to be with the Harlingen Fire Department. The calls appear to come from a local number. The person on the other line is... more »

• Harlingen Police Warns Residents of Fraudulent Phone Calls Play Video

  July 5, 2019 6:40 PM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen police are warning residents of fraudulent phone calls from crooks trying to get their money. It’s become an everyday thing for a woman. Estella Perez can’t remember the last day she didn’t get a mysterious phone call wanted some piece of information or asking for... more »

• 3 Valley Car Dealership Employees Indicted for Wire Fraud

  June 20, 2019 6:07 PM

  MCALLEN – Three former Rio Grande Valley dealership employees have been indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud charges. According to a release, 44-year-old Ronnie Joe Gomez of Pharr, 44-year-old David Salinas of McAllen and 50-year-old George Villanueva of San Antonio were arrested Thursday in connection to a... 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 »

• 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 »