KPRC 2 Investigates: Phony job left mom out nearly $3,000
People hoping to make extra money during the holidays are finding out the job they landed - isn’t going to pay. In a time when more people are looking for work from home positions, one job opportunity seemed like the real deal. One mom wanted to share her story in hopes of helping others. KPRC 2 Investigates explains how these potential employees are being tricked.
Husband charged in wife’s murder ‘went to great lengths’ to cover it up, prosecutor says
Christopher Michael Collins, 41, was charged with the murder of his wife six days after she was found dead in the couple’s Cypress area home. Detectives said Yuan Hua Liang, 46, died from a single gunshot wound to the head on Nov. 18.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Astroworld tragedy attorney ads skyrocket, warning about your private information
The ads online and on TV from Astroworld festival attorneys are in overdrive. As we see with every tragedy, there are always bad guys who will try to cash in. KPRC 2 Investigates has what you need to know about sending your personal information out and also advice for screening potential attorneys.
Harris County Attorney exploring options on Hertz rental car arrests
A follow up to a KPRC2 Investigation. Customers renting cars for work or family trips, then getting pulled over-- at gunpoint-- accused of driving a stolen car. Our Investigates team exposed this problem in the Houston area and now we're seeing action.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Phone number swap scam warning
A new scam is targeting something just about all of us have in our pocket or purse - our cell phone. It’s called SIM swap fraud and our KPRC 2 Investigates team explains how criminals can steal your phone, your personal information and your money, without ever touching your device. We have the warning plus, what you need to do to protect the information on your phone.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Cellphone store employee caught selling customer information
We’ve got a warning about personal information being sold to would-be thieves. KPRC 2 investigates explains how criminals paid cash to get the personal information of dozens of people. Hear how FBI Agents working a national scheme zeroed in on a cell phone store in Missouri City.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Influx of temporary paper tags tied to crime, frustrating police
There's no doubt you've noticed the increasing number of temporary paper license plates on the roadways these days. Law enforcement officers say the plates are contributing to unsolved violent crimes and costing law abiding citizens money. KPRC 2 investigator Amy Davis has learned the people fraudulently selling the plates are taking advantage of lax oversight by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Red flags to look for when hiring attorney after Astroworld tragedy
Dozens of lawsuits are in the works and more are coming up after the Astroworld tragedy. KPRC 2 Investigates has what you need to know before hiring an attorney for yourself, or even your teenager who may have been at the festival.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Hertz customers report being accused of driving stolen rental cars
Houston Hertz customers say they were detained by police, and in some cases jailed, after being accused of driving a stolen rental car. The rental car company is now facing a lawsuit involving dozens of customers across the country.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Family out thousands of dollars after party venue closes
Thousands of dollars gone and a time-honored family tradition canceled. One Splendora family reached out to KPRC 2 Investigates for help after they discovered the party venue where they planned to hold a Quinceanera closed down.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Utility tower near property causes complaints
Many of us have been there, when a utility company comes onto our property to access a cable box or lines and wires buried underground. You have to let utility companies have access to the easement. And in one case our KPRC 2 Investigates team is looking into, it's really David versus Goliath situation.
KPRC 2 investigates complaints against Texas’ Rent Relief program
Since February the state of Texas has paid landlords more than one billion dollars for tenants who can't afford to pay rent. KPRC 2 Investigates has received dozens of complaints from people all over the state who say they are waiting weeks and months for promised help. Here are 3 tips to increase your chances of getting help to pay your rent faster.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Here’s how much more you can expect to pay for winter bills
At a time when it seems like just about everything is more expensive, we want to warn you about potential sticker shock when it comes to your bills. You’ll probably be paying more for several of your utility bills this winter. Our KPRC 2 Investigates team is here with what you need to know to prepare.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Car crash confusion and what all drivers should know
Houston roadways are busy and dangerous even on a good day. If you get in a car accident staying calm and knowing what to and what *not* to do can save you a lot of heartache and money. KPRC 2 Investigates helped one woman who got in the middle of a big mess after an accident. We also have helpful advice for you to remember if you ever get into a crash.
Here is what to do if the pop-up event you bought tickets for never pops up
You've probably seen the ads on your Facebook and Instagram feeds for these pop-up experiences. Tickets are sold months in advance and in a few cases when it was time for the first people to go inside the business wasn't ready. One customer is upset after waiting months for one event. Our KPRC 2 Investigates team is getting answers.
KPRC 2 Investigates Texas Rent Relief program: Why some renters have been approved for payment but haven’t received a dime
Now to the latest on a KPRC 2 Investigation our team has been following for weeks. A program meant to help people pay rent and other bills, still has a lot of people waiting and it’s not just tenants who are frustrated with what’s going on. We are learning more about why there are delays in the Texas Rent Relief program that has a lot of tenants and landlords asking questions.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Why are free COVID tests costing people thousands of dollars?
KPRC 2 Investigates is looking into why people end up with bills for hundreds even thousands of dollars for a simple covid test. By federal law covid tests are free regardless of having insurance. So why the high fees? We are getting answers and showing you how to find a free test when you need one.