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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.
Did you get an unpaid toll bill text? Officials warn of new scam
If you got a text about an unpaid toll bill on your account, don't fall victim to this scam. Here's what you need to know if you get one of these texts.
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.
Harris County officials give new warning about toll road text scam targeting drivers
If you got a text about an unpaid toll bill on your account, don't fall victim to this scam. Here's what you need to know if you get one of these texts.
TxDOT warns of new text message scam targeting Texas toll tag customers
The SMS phishing scams, also known as smishing, have been occurring since April 2024 but have recently spiked, according to TxDOT.
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 fines and maintain their driver's license. FasTrak, which has a slightly different spelling,
Text scam targets Harris County drivers with fake toll notices
The text claims you have an unpaid toll bill and tells you you have a certain amount of time to pay before a fee will be assessed to your account. It's not real!
Text Scam Alert: Beware of fake texts from Harris County Toll Road Authority | CW39 Houston
If you receive a text message from someone claiming to be from the Harris County Toll Road Authority and demanding payment for outstanding tolls, don’t do it.
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 ...
Toll text scam sent to thousands in Kansas, surrounding areas
Officials with the Kansas Turnpike Authority will only send texts for those who have created accounts, and even then, it ...
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Unpaid toll texts sent nationwide are part of a con, federal and state officials warn
A current scam targeting Americans nationwide involves a text demanding payment for unpaid tolls, federal and state officials warn. "Whether you've driven through a toll recently or not ...
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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 ...
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.