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Unpaid toll texts sent nationwide are part of a con, federal and state officials warn
Demands for immediate payment in the guise of texts from state toll authorities are being made coast to coast, FTC says.
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.
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.
Toll text scam: Drivers warned of phishing scam claiming unpaid tolls on Pennsylvania Turnpike
Officials are warning drivers about a text message scam that claims motorists have unpaid tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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.
FBI warns about unpaid toll texting scam. Here’s what to know
The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers are not only attempting to take your money but also your personal information, such as your driver’s
Pa. Turnpike officials warn about new smishing scam involving ‘unpaid tolls’
“Smishing,” or SMS (Short Message Service) phishing, is when scammers try to obtain your personal information via a text message. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the text might include a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe, as well as a link.
Did you get a text about unpaid toll road fines? You might be getting scammed, FTC warns
A nationwide phishing scam is targeting drivers who scammers claim have unpaid toll road fines, officials with the Federal Trade Commission said in a new alert to consumers. “Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money,
Toll text scam: Drivers warned of scheme claiming they have unpaid tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says drivers have reported a receiving scam text messages that claim they have unpaid toll fees.
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Kane In Your Corner: Toll violation scams
News 12’s senior investigative reporter Walt Kane tells us what to look out for in a new scam.
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Editorial: A turnpike toll scam? Say it isn't so
But that doesn’t mean you should accept a text warning of your toll debts at face value. The scam is called smishing. It’s the text version of a phishing ploy where a criminal gets your phone ...
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Scam alert: Fake E-Z Pass text messages targeting drivers nationwide
The message claims you have an unpaid toll, but it originates from a +63 number, indicating it's from the Philippines.
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Louisianans Beware: New Texas Toll Scam Could Cost You Hundreds
If you drive in Dallas, you're probably trying to avoid all the tolls. Who wants to get hit with random toll bills that will ...
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Get messages about overdue toll fees? A crackdown on fraudulent texters is in the works
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Text scams target toll users
Text scams in multiple states target users claiming to collect unpaid tolls. Here’s where it’s occurring and what to do if ...
VDOT urges caution over new ‘overdue toll balance’ scam text
Have you received a text message claiming you owe an unpaid toll balance? Authorities are warning it could be a scam.