Today’s news
Alleged 'Hockey Dad' Scammer Sentenced to 40 Years
Dennis Schuler Jr. duped friends and neighbors out of $12 million in elaborate cartel protection racket

Franklin County Sheriff Warns of Online Equipment Scam
Authorities say scammers are using local addresses to advertise fake high-value items for sale.
Ex-UConn, NFL Player Keith Gray Convicted in $328M Fraud Scheme
Gray faces up to 10 years in prison on all counts related to Medicare billing fraud.
Recent news
Feb. 28, 2026
Texas Classic Car Shop Owner Gets 60 Years for Fraud
Richard Thomas Finley convicted of stealing over $300,000 from customers in engine-swap scam
Feb. 27, 2026
Franklin County Residents Warned of Multi-State Scam
Fraudsters using rural addresses to advertise fake heavy equipment and boat deals
Feb. 27, 2026
Texoma Soccer Association investigates former employee's alleged financial misconduct
The organization has reported the matter to local police after failing to recover missing funds internally.
Feb. 26, 2026
El Paso Accountant Sentenced to Over 2 Years for $600K Wire Fraud
Carol Talamantes stole from multiple real estate businesses across Texas and New Mexico over a 4-year period.
Feb. 26, 2026
Orange Police Warn of Email Scam Impersonating City Planning Department
Fraudulent invoices request wire transfers for 'approval fees'
Feb. 26, 2026
Fredericksburg Police Host Fraud Prevention Sessions
Workshops aim to educate residents on common scams and how to avoid becoming victims.
Feb. 26, 2026
Dallas man sentenced for $1 million concert-ticket and luxury-box investment fraud
Prosecutors say Carlos Desean Goodspeed falsely claimed to be a concert promoter and stole from investors to fund personal expenses.
Feb. 25, 2026
North Texas jewelry stores raided over $74 million gold scam
Authorities allege the stores were part of a network laundering stolen gold purchased by elderly victims.
Feb. 25, 2026
Texas Physician Sentenced for $145M Fraud Scheme
Dr. Michael Taba received 102 months in prison for his role in a massive healthcare fraud case.
Feb. 25, 2026
San Antonio real estate CEO pleads guilty in $69.5M investor fraud case
Devin Elder faces up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud, agrees to pay $66M in restitution.
Feb. 25, 2026
Amarillo Magic Co Drained by Scam, Seeks Community Support
Local theater company hit hard by theft, asks community to attend shows to help them recover.
Feb. 24, 2026
Russian-run Texas medical supplier at center of massive Medicare billing scheme, feds say
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says
Feb. 24, 2026
Beaumont Warns of Email Scam Targeting Permit and Rezoning Fees
Residents, contractors, and developers have received fraudulent emails about application approval fees.
Feb. 23, 2026
Amarillo Magic Co. Drained by Scam, Seeks Community Support
Local theater company was targeted in banking compromise, leaving them with only $200 in their account.
Feb. 22, 2026
San Antonio CEO pleads guilty in $69.5M real estate Ponzi scheme
Devin Elder faces up to 20 years in prison for defrauding hundreds of investors through his investment firm DJE Texas Management Group.
Feb. 21, 2026
Pittsburgh Customs Officials Seize $300K in Fake Designer Goods From China
The shipment included counterfeit items bearing the brands Chanel, Christian Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Feb. 20, 2026
El Paso Sheriff Warns of Jury Duty Scam Calls Demanding Payment
Residents told to beware of scammers posing as sheriff's office and threatening arrest over missed jury duty.
Feb. 15, 2026
Former Harrison County school official arrested for alleged $128K theft
Authorities say the ex-district employee misappropriated public funds over several years.
Feb. 15, 2026
Missouri Man on FBI's 'Most Wanted' List for $220M Fraud Scheme
Joshua Link accused of defrauding over 2,200 investors nationwide through fake cattle business
Feb. 14, 2026
Texas AG Demands Info on Massive Conduent Data Breach
Paxton seeks details from BCBS and Conduent on breach impacting 4 million Texans