Scam

Scam text messages are once again being sent to Texans.

The Odessa Police Department is warning residents about a new puppy scam targeting locals. Scammers are impersonating the Odessa Animal Shelter, offering fake Dachshund puppies for sale and requesting payment through Apple Pay or gift cards. Stay alert and report suspicious activity!

TxDOT warns Texans about a toll fee scam where fraudsters send fake text messages posing as TxTag. Clicking the link could lead to identity theft or financial loss. Stay alert and don’t fall for it!

The Odessa Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam targeting the community. Scammers are posing as city officials to trick victims into making payments or sharing personal information. Officials stress that the City of Odessa will never solicit payments over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately and protect your personal details.

A Tyler doctor pleads guilty in connection with his role in a $5.5 million over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 test fraud scheme.

Stay safe this holiday season by being aware of credit card skimmers at gas pumps and ATMs around the Big Country.

Another scam is going around the Lone Star State, and this one affects a major part of your life: driving.

Scams in the state of Texas are simply deplorable. Sadly though, they do happen in the Lone Star State. There's so many to list, the amount could fill up the page. Some however, occur more often than others. These scams target many different people, from seniors to young adults...

Some individuals in Texas may have randomly had packages appear on their doorstep that they didn't order. What could it mean?

Sometimes, we miss a call after it rings once. But could that missed call be a scam? Here's how you can tell in the Lone Star State.