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Man pleads guilty in $11 million call center scam involving Houston-area victims

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on May 16, 2023 · The years-long telemarketing scheme, which often targeted the elderly, involved call centers in India and Houston pickup locations for packages of cash that were sent by victims.

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Inside Houston’s 311 Call Center

Maggie Martin

Posted on August 7, 2018 · Houston Matters visits the city's 311 call center to learn how the service handles the needs of citizens.

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Army vet from Houston area pleads guilty to involvement in U.S. Capitol insurrection

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on May 23, 2023 · Joshua Lollar, 41, of Spring, was sentenced to 13 months in prison and 12 months of supervised release, in addition to being ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution, after pleading guilty Monday to obstruction of an official proceeding.

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DOJ: Houston woman pleads guilty in scheme to sell fraudulent paper license plates from Texas

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on May 11, 2023 · Hundreds of thousands of fraudulent temporary tags were issued and sold to buyers across the United States as part of the conspiracy, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. A man alleged to have been involved is wanted by the FBI.

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Finance director for Pasadena Chamber of Commerce accused of embezzling more than $1 million

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 7, 2023 · Jamie Huffar, 46, faces five felony charges for allegedly using fraudulently obtained money for plastic surgery, massages, clothing and trips to DisneyWorld and Budapest, Hungary.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo improves ADA compliance in response to federal investigation

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 27, 2023 · The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas said it found "significant barriers to accessibility" at the annual rodeo, but those issues were remedied ahead of this year's event, which kicks off Tuesday.

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