Harris County Cracks Down on Fraudulent Fundraisers After Hill Country Floods

Old photo of Ontario children used in phony fundraiser for Texas flood victims

Julie Cole told Global News that a friend had contacted her on social media to say that an old photo of her six children was being used in an attempt to collect ill-gotten gains.

Harris County constable warns about scams posing as families of flood victims

HOUSTON (KIAH) — With the tragedy unfolding in the Texas Hill Country, local authorities are warning donors not to fall for scams taking advantage of the tragic flooding incident in central Texas. One scam unveiled by deputy constables involves a Houston family that has not yet set memorial services for their loved one, but there is already a scammer pretending to be the father of the victim. Chloe Childress is one of the camp counselors at Camp…

Harris County cracks down on fraudulent fundraisers after Hill Country floods

Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen is warning the public to be vigilant against scams following the recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

How to help Texas flood victims and avoid charity scams

If you are looking to donate to charities in wake of the deadly flooding in Texas, there are some important tips you should know to avoid scams looking prey on people's emotions.

'Unconscionable' | Harris County constable warns of Texas Hill Country flood scams, criminal investigation launches

Houston officials investigate fake GoFundMe pages targeting flood victims' families as scammers exploit Texas Hill Country tragedy for profit.

Texas floods: Fake GoFundMe page claimed to raise funds honoring victim from Houston

Harris County authorities are investigating a report of a fake fundraiser for one of the victims from Houston who died in the devastating flooding in Kerrville.