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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.
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.
Urgent Toll Payment Due? Don’t Fall for This New Text Message Scam
To avoid falling victim to this scam, never click on links in unsolicited text messages or emails. Instead, verify any claims by contacting the toll agency directly through its official website or customer service number.
Surge in FasTrak Lane tolls text scams prompts FBI alert
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued a warning about a recent surge in smishing scams targeting drivers with fraudulent claims of unpaid road tolls.
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.
Beware of unpaid toll text message scam
Scammers 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.
St. Charles Parish warning people of unpaid tolls scam
Deputies say they received an increased number of people who have been receiving messages about unpaid tolls as well as a link for them to click and make a payment.
Drivers Hit With FasTrak Toll Scam Texts—Here's What to Watch Out For
The text reads that the driver needs to pay their toll by a specific deadline "to avoid a fine and keep your license."
FTC warns against texts claiming people owe money for unpaid tolls
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - 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. The text might share an amount owed and a link to pay the fine.
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,
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