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• 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 »

• Former Texas Mayor Found Guilty in Money Laundering and Health Care Fraud Scheme

  November 6, 2019 10:02 PM

  McALLEN – On Wednesday, a federal jury found three men associated with a Texas health care company guilty for their roles in a $150 million health care fraud scheme, one of which was a mayor in Texas at the time. After a three-week trial, the jury found 47-year-old Rodney... 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 »

• 4 Accused in Weslaco Bribery Case to Go to Trial Play Video

  October 11, 2019 5:16 PM

  WESLACO – The deadline for four men accused in a Weslaco bribery scheme to make the decision to take a plea deal was Friday. Attorneys for Arturo Cuellar, Daniel Garcia and Richard Quintanilla say their clients are innocent and will go to trial. John Cuellar took a plea... more »

• Harlingen Police Warning of New Phone Scheme Play Video

  July 28, 2019 9:05 PM

  HARLINGEN- Authorities in Harlingen are warning residents of a new phone scheme. They say fraudulent callers are claiming to be with the police department, asking for donations. In a press release, police said the department is not collecting donations at this time. If you receive a call,... 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 »

• 2nd Arrest Made in Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Weslaco City Commissioner Play Video

  March 29, 2019 12:07 PM

  WESLACO – Authorities arrested a second person in a bribery scheme that has already brought down a former Rio Grande Valley judge. Richard Quintanilla, 52, is accused of bribing a Weslaco city commissioner in exchange for favorable actions in the construction and rehabilitation of the city’s water treatment facilities.... more »