SUMMARY: Toll-related phishing scams are becoming common, where individuals receive unsolicited texts claiming they have outstanding toll balances, directing them to click a link that appears genuine but is fraudulent. Leah Napo from the Better Business Bureau advises caution, especially if the message requests immediate action or sensitive personal information. To verify legitimacy, individuals should contact their toll authority directly. If someone accidentally engages with a scam, they should not click any links and may need to run malware checks on their devices. Reporting such scams to the FBI or Federal Trade Commission is also recommended to help combat these issues.

Leah Napoliello, Vice President of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas, shares what you need to know to keep your information safe from scammers posing as toll road collection agencies in text messages.

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SUMMARY: A KPRC2 investigation reveals that Metropolis, a California-based parking company managing several garages in Houston, faces a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly overcharging drivers. Complaints have arisen about excessive fees, such as a reported charge of $262 for a $5 parking session. Customers have described this as a “bait and switch” tactic amid a system driven by AI with no human oversight. The lawsuit seeks to stop what is considered an illegal scheme, while Metropolis claims that complaints represent less than 1% of transactions. The situation continues to frustrate drivers who face unexpected charges.

Last August, KPRC 2 exposed numerous complaints about Metropolis, specifically related to a garage on Franklin in downtown Houston. Now, a Houston law firm has filed a lawsuit to stop the company from charging unfair parking fees. According to Alex Brown from The Lanier Law Firm, “We expect this is happening every day at every one of these centers.”

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SUMMARY: Bear County deputies arrested 39-year-old John Yates, accused of illegal dumping, leading to a shooting and a crash that killed 36-year-old George Gomez. Gomez chased Yates after he and other employees saw him dumping at a car dealership. During the altercation, Yates allegedly brandished a gun, resulting in Gomez reportedly suffering a heart attack and severe injuries in a crash. Meanwhile, a couple, Lisa and Louis Olivo, face allegations of child endangerment; their daughter died due to neglected medical needs. Additionally, Constantino Gonado is on trial for a crash in 2021 that resulted in an unborn child’s death. Other news includes a federal interest rate decision, the impact of a recent earthquake, and high school sports highlights.

The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather issues.

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