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Caregiver wanted, accused of stealing from disabled veteran: Pct. 4

  • Jun 19

Do you tap to pay? 'Ghost tapping' scams could target your money

  • Mar 11

Houston police charge BBQ food truck owner with credit card abuse

  • Feb 21

Banks reject BBQ charges after residents' cards missing in mail

  • Nov 13, 2025

US household debt hits new record high: Report

  • Nov 5, 2025

Harris County DA credits ABC13 report in accused mail thief's arrest

  • Oct 1, 2025

Police arrest Chuck E. Cheese mascot in front of kids

  • Jul 25, 2025

2 admit guilt in million-dollar stolen mail credit card fraud scheme

  • Apr 29, 2025

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Caregiver wanted after being accused of stealing from 83-year-old disabled veteran, Pct. 4 says

  • Jun 19
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Houston police charge BBQ food truck owner with credit card abuse

  • Feb 21
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Banks reject BBQ charges after residents' cards missing in mail

  • Nov 13, 2025
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Harris County mail theft suspect found with 700 pounds of stolen mail after ABC13 report, DA's offi

  • Oct 1, 2025
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Houston receives warning shots from credit agencies

  • Oct 4, 2024
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Man charged with multiple felonies in credit card theft scheme: HPD

  • May 29, 2024
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Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8

  • May 11, 2024
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Action 13: Bank resolves issue for man whose credit card racked up nearly $15K in fraudulent charges

  • Apr 5, 2024

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How to avoid credit card late fees after a court threw out a proposed cap

The CFPB has estimated that banks bring in roughly $14 billion in credit card late fees a year.

  • Apr 28, 2025

Former Harris County mail room clerk sentenced to 5 years for credit card fraud, records show

Prior to working for Harris County, Sharika Prejean was a USPS employee who allegedly stole money. "Investigators observed her to be taking the mail," the DA's office said.

  • Apr 14, 2025

Industry groups sue to stop Biden from banning medical debt on credit reports

The rule ends the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports and prevents lenders from using certain medical information in loan decisions.

  • Jan 14, 2025

'Card declined' message could be scam attempt. Here's how to protect yourself while shopping online

Did you get a "card declined" message while shopping online? It could be part of a growing scam. Here's how to protect yourself.

  • Nov 4, 2024

Houston's credit outlook lowered to negative amid looming property tax decisions

Financial groups are worried Houston is not receiving enough money and is taking on too much debt. One example they point to is the recent $650 million firefighter contract.

  • Oct 5, 2024