Town Square
Emmy Award-Winning Spanish Guitarist Benise. Plus, Protecting Yourself from Scams and Staying Safe During Holiday Shopping
Posted on · The traps to avoid when shopping online and what to be aware of when shopping in person.
Tag: scams
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2286: Of Ponzis and Pyramids
Posted on · Episode: 2286 Ponzi and pyramid schemes: How we love to throw our money away! Today, we get rich quick.
Transportation
Scammers are attaching phony QR codes to parking meters in downtown Houston, city officials say
Posted on · The city's parking enforcement division is warning people to not use the code as a payment method.
News
The Freeze Is Over For Texans But The Recovery Is Just Beginning
Posted on · How Trae Tha Truth and others stepped in to help communities survive during the freeze and who do you call when assessing the damage to your property?
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Disputes Between Hospitals And Health Insurers, And TEA Commissioner Mike Morath (Feb. 10, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: How contract disputes like the one between Memorial Hermann and Cigna might affect you, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath updates us on the potential takeover of the HISD board, we learn about some popular scams to avoid, and we get an update on Houston sports.
News
As Tax Day Approaches, Watch Out For Phone Scammers
Posted on · The IRS estimates that more than $65 million has been lost to phone tax scammers in the past five years. The calls are most common during tax season in March and April.
News
Charitable Donations Are Common After Tragedies Like Sutherland Springs. So Are Scams
Posted on · When it comes to donating, donors should be skeptical, do their research and ask lots of questions
Houston Matters
Advice: Avoiding Post-Harvey Scams
Posted on · Houston Matters producer Joshua Zinn runs through a few pointers and tips on how to avoid scams in the wake of Harvey.
Hurricane Harvey
FEMA’s Hurricane Harvey Rumor Control
Posted on · There is a lot of misinformation circulating online and because rumors spread fast please stay informed.
Hurricane Harvey
Don’t Fall Victim To Harvey Flood Scams
Posted on · Many people want to donate to Harvey-related relief efforts. But they need to avoid scam artists who are trying to get their hands on some of that money. Experts offer advice for giving safely.
Weather
FEMA: Don’t Give Up When Disaster Assistance Request Is Denied
Posted on · Often, the reason for rejection is an easy fix.
Houston Matters
How Not to Get Scammed During the Season of Giving
Posted on · ‘Tis the season of giving. But a few groups that ask for your donations aren't actually charities at all. We’ll find out how you can best ensure you're contributing to a legitimate cause this holiday season and what recourse you have if you believe you've been scammed.
Full Show
Banning Native American Mascots, Charity Scams & City Council Runoffs: Houston Matters for Thurs., Dec. 12, 2013
Posted on · HISD today may take its first steps towards a policy prohibiting the use of certain Native American mascots and symbols some deem offensive or culturally insensitive. While some consider such representations offensive, others characterize them as symbols of respect. Still others see such labels as political correctness run amok. We’ll discuss. Also: âTis the season […]