Getting texts that you owe Kansas for traffic tolls? Ignore them, Turnpike officials say
The texts are a “smishing” con, designed to download malware, or trick people into sharing personal information or sending money to cybercriminals.
Kansas Turnpike Authority issues scam alert about fraudulent texts
The Turnpike Authority on Thursday posted a message about the fraudulent messages on its Facebook page. According to the post, fraudulent texts are being sent to random mobile pho
Got a text about an unpaid Kansas Turnpike toll? What you should do
Many Kansans are receiving text messages claiming they have not paid a Kansas Turnpike toll. Authorities say it is the same scam that went around last year.
Kansas Turnpike Authority text scam returns
The Turnpike Authority says it does not send unsolicited texts about unpaid tolls. If you get a scam message or suspected scam message, go online to ic3.gov, the website for the Internet Crime Complaint Center. More information about the Turnpike Authority’s information security effort is online at ksturnpike.com.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Scam Texts—Here's What to Watch Out For
Unpaid toll text messages are likely a scam, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission warns, urging drivers to stay vigilant and avoid falling for fraudulent messages claiming overdue toll notices. Scammers have been impersonating tolling agencies by sending text messages claiming recipients urgently need to settle overdue balances.
SCAM ALERT | Unpaid toll texts are a scam
Here's what you need to know to stay safe and avoid paying fake fines.
Toll text scam sent to thousands in Kansas, surrounding areas
Did you get a sketchy text telling you to pay Kansas toll fees? You're not alone. But don't fall for the scam."If it looks ...
KTA says a popular scam is making the rounds again in Kansas
The KTA says the scam isn’t limited to Kansas. People have reported getting the texts from states they hadn’t even traveled ...
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Police warn of turnpike text scam
Posts on social media indicate the KTA is contacting residents about unpaid toll fees and potential overdue fees. The text ...
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Shawnee Co. issues $2 million from taxable industrial revenue bonds for construction project, Parks and Rec. looks ahead
Shawnee County has agreed to issue approximately $2 million from industrial revenue bonds to a county business planning to ...
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Getting texts that you owe Kansas or Missouri for traffic tolls? Officials say ignore them
They include a cute automobile emoji and a message ostensibly from the Kansas Turnpike Authority or Missouri Department of Transportation. “Your vehicle has an unpaid toll notice. . .To avoid ...
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Rash of scam texts hits Kansas City, claiming money due on tolls and threatening trouble if not paid
The texts come from scammers, claiming a “Toll Roads Notice of Toll Evasion,” saying the person has an unpaid toll and needs to respond within 12 hours or there will be trouble.
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KHP reminder: Seat belts save lives
KANSAS CITY —The Kansas Highway Patrol shared two examples of how seat belts save lives. Just after midnight Tuesday morning, ...