Woman uses funds intended to surrogates to fund 'music persona': lawsuit

A woman is being accused of using money intended for pregnant surrogates to fund her “music influencer persona” on social media, a new lawsuit states.

West Campus condo owners find squatters in their units

Condo owners at 1700 Nueces Street in West Campus found squatters in their homes over the weekend.

Austin tenant asks for more help from complex after car crashes into unit

After a car crashed into an affordable housing unit in South Austin, the tenant who used to live there is frustrated with how the situation is being handled.

Families unable to access thousands of dollars being held in surrogacy escrow account

Several intended parents and their pregnancy surrogates are missing thousands of dollars, and have lots of questions. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the latest.

BBB releases 2024 Mid-Year Report on top scams impacting Texans

Texans are on track to lose millions of dollars this year to bad actors. That’s according to the 2024 Mid-Year Report released by the BBB Serving the Heart of Texas.

Cryptocurrency fraud: How one company helps track and recover digital assets

Investment scams, including cryptocurrency-related scams, were the number one riskiest scam in 2023, according to the Better Business Bureau.

West Campus condo complex goes without power for over a month; city responds

A condo complex in West Campus has not had electricity in more than a month. The property managers blamed the City and Austin Energy. The city is now responding.

Seller impersonation fraud: What Texas realtors, property owners should know

FOX 7 Austin is following up on a story about land-selling fraud involving property owner impersonations. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl reports on what the red flags are to watch out for, the precautions to take, and what happens if a fraudulent sale actually goes through.

Texan frustrated with Medicare Savings Program application process

Some people rely on Medicare savings programs to pay for all, or some, of their out-of-pocket Medicare expenses, such as premiums, deductibles or coinsurance. Those programs are managed by the state, using Medicaid funds, but one Central Texan describes a cumbersome and lengthy system of renewal.