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.
Beware of unpaid toll text message scam
The BriefScammers are using texts about unpaid tolls to trick people into giving up their credit card numbers and other personal information.These scam texts claim you owe money and must pay it immediately or you will be fined.
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.
The FBI says those unpaid toll text messages are coming from China
The FBI is warning Americans about those texts claiming the recipient has unpaid tolls, saying it believes the scam campaign is being waged from China.
Did you get a text about unpaid tolls? FTC warns of scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that if you received an unsolicited text message claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls, it’s probably a scam.
Toll booth bandits continue to scam via SMS messages
North American drivers are continuing to be barraged by waves of scam text messages, telling them that they owe money on unpaid tolls.
FBI Warns Android & IPhone Smartphone Users To Delete Text Messages Containing Road Toll Scam
The FBI warned about a scam involving text messages demanding recipients pay unpaid road tolls and that users should delete it asap.
FasTrak text message scam taking its toll on users
While people are complaining about the FasTrak scam, it's a good rule of thumb to do this with any text message you receive asking for money.
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,
What to Know About the New FasTrak Scam Targeting Drivers
Beware of the latest text scam that has con artists posing as FasTrak officials and tricking victims into paying fake fees. From hackers targeting ‘travel braggers’ to email phishing attacks, anyone can become a victim of fraud.
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This scam appears to be taking a toll on consumers
Tolls roads and bridges have phased out human toll collectors in recent years in favor of automation. In addition to E-ZPass, ...