Scam City

Texas Ranks No. 2 for Financial Scams in the Nation—How to Spot Them

A recent study has shown Houston to have the second highest rate of scam victims in the country.

09/13/2022 By Claire Anderson

Ice House

How Did a Houston Med Student Fall for a Major Psychic Scam?

“The psychic is offering a very powerful product,” says investigator Bob Nyaard. “They’re selling false hope.”

12/27/2019 By Dianna Wray

A Fool and His Money

Fraud Alert: Hot Garlic Crab Feed Houston Is a Scam

A fake festival has been scamming its way across the country.

02/25/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Press Clips

The Myth of Ken Hoffman’s Elusive “Fender Mender”

Is Houston’s mysterious body-work benefactor really as saintly as he seems?

11/03/2014 By John Lomax

News

Who Are Frank and Kimberly DeLape?

Generous and high-profile, the couple sits at the very top of Houston society—which is what makes the allegations against them so shocking.

07/26/2014 By Peter Holley

CRIME

Beware Strangers with Sob Stories

Grocery run to Walmart ends up costing 90-year-old almost $3000.

02/24/2014 By John Lomax