Toll road scams are back: What to do if you get a text saying you owe money
Fake texts impersonating road toll collection agencies are circling in states from "coast to coast," the FTC warned. Here's what to do if you get one.
Toll Road Scam Texts: About the Messages & How to Spot Them
Countless Americans have been receiving faulty text messages claiming to be road toll notifications. Find out how to spot the scam and if you can avoid it.
FBI Advice on Scam Text Messages About Road Tolls
The agency has advised the public to be cautious when receiving seemingly official texts requesting personal information.
Did you receive a text about unpaid road toll bills? It could be a scam: What to know
If you receive a toll road text message you suspect could be a scam, the FBI previously suggested to do the following: File a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center and be sure to include the phone number where the text originated and the website listed in the text.
Did you get texts about unpaid road toll fees? It could be a scam. What to know in Arizona
Arizona residents are receiving texts about unpaid road toll fees and bills. Officials are warning people not to fall for these EZDriveMA texts.
Did you get a text about an unpaid toll? It's probably a scam
If you receive a text claiming you have unpaid tolls, do not click the link in the message. Instead, contact the state's tolling agency to determine if the message is legitimate. Be sure that you go to the state's tolling agency website to find the phone number.
Scammers target drivers with fake toll payment texts
Drivers in Houston are being warned about a scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim to be from toll agencies. The messages urge recipients to make immediate payments for supposed toll violations,
Did you get texts about unpaid toll fees? It could be a scam. What to know in Oklahoma
All toll booths in Oklahoma went cashless back in November, but that doesn't mean the Turnpike Authority will text you with links of how to pay them.
The Pa. Turnpike now has open road tolling. What that means for your bill, and how to avoid scams
Now that the Pennsylvania Turnpike has had open road tolling (ORT) for more than a month, drivers may be noticing that their bills look a little different. Highway officials want them to know the changes are legit,
Toll scam texts target Ohioans
Toll scam texts target Ohioans
Text scam over unpaid tolls targets area residents
Anyone who believes they owe tolls to the Harris County Toll Road Authority, can visit its website or call 713-701-6000 for assistance.
Unpaid toll texts sent nationwide are part of a con, federal and state officials warn
Demands for immediate payment in the guise of texts from state toll authorities are being made coast to coast, FTC says.
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Harris County Toll Road Authority fields thousands of calls about text message scams
The fraudulent text message asserts that the receiver must follow a link to pay outstanding "FastTrak Lane" tolls to avoid ...
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Did you receive a text about unpaid road toll bills? What to know about the scam
An SMS scam claims recipients owe money for unpaid road tolls. 'Smishing' scams use text messages to steal personal information or money. The FBI advises individuals receiving these texts to ...
Getting texts that you owe Kansas or Missouri for traffic tolls? Officials say ignore them
The texts are a “smishing” con, designed to download malware, or trick people into sharing personal information or sending money to cybercriminals.
Spam text circulating through Twin Falls
To save yourself from being scammed, if you receive the text, do not click on any links. The best way to confirm if a text is ...