Received A Text Saying You Have Unpaid Tolls? It's Probably A Scam, Government Agency Warns
Here's what to look out for, and some tips on what you should do if you're one of the many who've said they've received this alert.
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.
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.
Toll text scams becoming prevalent across NC
Toll text scams becoming prevalent across NC
Don’t fall for new ‘Unpaid Toll’ scam
Washingtonians beware! We’ve seen them before, but scammers are always looking for the next big score. The latest grift may look familiar: an “unpaid toll” text scam that’s going global.
Did you get a text about unpaid E-ZPass tolls? It's likely a scam, state officials warn.
State officials are advising New Yorkers not to fooled by a multistate text messaging scam alleging motorists have unpaid E-ZPass tolls and are at risk of "excessive late fees" unless they click on a fraudulent link.
PA Turnpike warns of unpaid tolls scam
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting drivers to a text message scam demanding money for unpaid tolls. Officials said new versions have been used recently, including one purporting to be a collection agency authorized to work on behalf of the turnpike.
VDOT warning of new toll scam texts
WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. The texts claim you have an overdue balance and demand you pay up or face fees. Federal prosecutors in N.Y. officially move to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case I've been to 3 Bavarian-style villages in the US.
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