Toll violation texts are a scam, agencies warn
Scammers are sending fake texts claiming drivers owe unpaid tolls, attempting to steal credit card info and personal details. Here's what to know.
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.
Scam alert: NY Thruway Authority warns of text message scams regarding unpaid tolls
The Thruway Authority warns that E-ZPass or Tolls by Mail would never send texts requesting sensitive personal information such as credit card, birthday, Social Security number, or other personally identifiable information. Scam messages being sent to New York drivers have been asking them to pay an unpaid toll bill through an unverified link.
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.
Officials say to be aware of unpaid toll text message scam
These text messages claim that the recipient has unpaid tolls that need to be paid quickly to avoid the fine. These texts have a warning about the alleged bill, which sometimes includes a dollar amount owed,
FTC warns against texts claiming people owe money for unpaid tolls
The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert about scam texts telling people they owe money for unpaid tolls. The scammers will pretend to be a tolling agency and demand money from their victims.
Beware of unpaid toll text message scam
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), scam texts are being sent to people across the country.
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