With school starting up again, the Better Business Bureau is out with a warning for college students and parents. They said to beware of scammers because they're out there. Monica Horton, with the Better Business Bureau in Dallas, joined KRLD to discuss an exhaustive study on things to look out for and ways to protect yourself.

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With school starting up again, the Better Business Bureau is out with a warning for college students and parents. They said to beware of scammers because they're out there. Monica Horton, with the Better Business Bureau in Dallas, joined KRLD to discuss an exhaustive study on things to look out for and ways to protect yourself.
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Beware of scams that target college students, BBB says

Wednesday afternoon, the City of Grand Prairie said its advisory not to use tap water remained in place. Tuesday evening, the city urged anyone living north of I-20 to stop using drinking water after tests showed the presence of a foaming agent in the supply.

Wednesday afternoon, the City of Grand Prairie said its advisory not to use tap water remained in place. Tuesday evening, the city urged anyone living north of I-20 to stop using drinking water after tests showed the presence of a foaming agent in the supply.

Message to avoid tap water remains in place for Grand Prairie

Senator John Cornyn has been touring hospitals to hear from doctors, police and families about how fentanyl overdoses are affecting them. Cornyn stopped at Parkland Wednesday and says that was his seventh stop.

Senator John Cornyn has been touring hospitals to hear from doctors, police and families about how fentanyl overdoses are affecting them. Cornyn stopped at Parkland Wednesday and says that was his seventh stop.

Sen. John Cornyn introduces bill to stem fentanyl trade

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management on Tuesday acquired a 10 percent stake in Southwest Airlines -- enough to call a special meeting of shareholders. It came on the same day that stocks overall performed poorly. KRLD Business Analyst David Johnson breaks down what both events mean.

Photo: A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport as other Southwest planes are parked at their gates on July 25, 2024, in Burbank, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management on Tuesday acquired a 10 percent stake in Southwest Airlines -- enough to call a special meeting of shareholders. It came on the same day that stocks overall performed poorly. KRLD Business Analyst David Johnson breaks down what both events mean.
Photo: A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport as other Southwest planes are parked at their gates on July 25, 2024, in Burbank, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Beware of scams that target college students, BBB says

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