Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam
Jan 17, 2025 · You get a text out of the blue that says you have unpaid tolls and need to pay immediately. The scammy text might show a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe and include a link that takes you to a page to enter your bank or credit card info — but it’s a …
FBI Advice on Scam Text Messages About Road Tolls - MSN
The FBI has warned of a nationwide surge in road toll payment scams sent via text. The scammers impersonate toll agencies, sending texts claiming unpaid tolls and directing victims to fake payment ...
Drivers Hit With FasTrak Toll Scam Texts—Here's What to
Feb 3, 2025 · The newest text-based scam targeting drivers is a FasTrak or "FastTrack" toll scam. ... Many texts provide the date of the alleged unpaid toll and claim if the receiver needs to pay immediately to ...
FTC, FBI warn of text scam involving unpaid tolls - MSN
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The FBI is warning Apple and Android users of a scam going on from state-to-state involving unpaid tolls. The FBI says that if you received a text saying you owe money for ...
That text about overdue toll charges is probably a scam
When you go through a toll, you know you’ll need to pay a fee to use that road or bridge. But scammers are targeting drivers with text messages pretending to be from the tolling agency collecting “overdue toll charges.” Here’s what to know about this text scam.
E-ZPass Scam Targets Drivers With Claims of Unpaid Tolls
Jan 16, 2025 · A wave of fraudulent text messages targeting drivers with claims of unpaid E-ZPass tolls has prompted warnings from authorities across the United States. Known as a "smishing" scam, the...
Hit with a Toll Roads Scam Text? Here's What to Do
Jan 27, 2025 · Scammers across the U.S. are targeting drivers with phishing texts that falsely claim unpaid toll fees, exploiting fears of penalties to steal personal information and money. Authorities and...
The FBI says those unpaid toll text messages are
1 day ago · 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. The texts claim that the recipient has ...
BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating road toll collection ...
Jan 13, 2025 · Fraudsters are impersonating toll collection services, trying to trick consumers into paying for fake outstanding tolls. They may even use AI technology to create more convincing fake websites...
Smishing Scam Regarding Debt for Road Toll Services
Apr 12, 2024 · Since early-March 2024, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 2,000 complaints reporting smishing 1 texts representing road toll collection service from at least three states. IC3 complaint information …