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Toll roads text scam is back; Let ABC15 Know shares how to avoid scam
No toll roads in Arizona, but hey, scammers don’t care. You're still a target! Drivers are reportedly receiving a text message saying they owe for unpaid tolls. It’s the latest way scammers are targeting Arizonans.
If You've Received A Text Asking You To Pay Unpaid Tolls Recently, It's A Scam, According To The FBI
But, thankfully, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning cell phone users that a text message like this is likely a scam. While unpaid toll fee text scams have been around f
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.
Drivers Hit With 'The Toll Roads' Scam Text—What to Watch Out For
Text messages that provide a link to pay unpaid toll fees are the latest way cybercriminals are trying to trick people.
Text scam targets Texas 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!
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.
Coloradans receiving toll road scam message
Some people, whether they drive the toll roads or not, are getting messages that they owe fees. These messages are part of a scam, and the Federal Trade Commission is warning people to not click on the link.
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Camden Police warn residents about text message scam for unpaid toll bills
Camden Police say a there is a new scam in which the perpetrators send potential victims texts claiming they have unpaid tolls. Police say toll agencies will not text you for payments. If you get one ...
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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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Douglas County sheriff and KTA warn of text message scam asking for bogus toll collections
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Turnpike Authority are warning residents about another scam circulating via text message regarding bogus toll collections. An employee with the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
Toll Roads Text Scam In Texas: How To Spot Smishing SMS And Steps To Prevent
The Texas Department of Transportation and TxTag, the state's interoperable electronic toll collection system, have warned citizens about the rise in SMS scams targeting drivers with messages asking ...