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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.
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,
Did you get an unpaid toll bill text? Officials warn of new scam
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.
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.
Did you get a text about unpaid E-ZPass tolls? It's likely a scam, state officials warn.
State officials are advising New Yorkers not to be fooled by a multistate text messaging scam alleging motorists have unpaid E-ZPass tolls and are at risk of "excessive late fees" unless they click on a fraudulent link.
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 Pa. Turnpike now has open road tolling. What that means for your bill, and how to avoid scams
Now that the Pennsylvania Turnpike has had open road tolling (ORT) for more than a month, drivers may be noticing that their bills look a little different. Highway officials want them to know the changes are legit,
Toll scam texts target Ohioans
Toll scam texts target Ohioans
Text scam over unpaid tolls targets area residents
Anyone who believes they owe tolls to the Harris County Toll Road Authority, can visit its website or call 713-701-6000 for assistance.
Beware of text messages about unpaid tolls, FBI and state authorities warn
Drivers should be on the lookout for scam text messages warning of an unpaid road toll bill, according to recent warnings ...
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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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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 ...
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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.
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Got a text about unpaid tolls? Don't click it
MCLEAN, Va. — More drivers have reported receiving text messages claiming they have unpaid tolls that require immediate action. A cyber security expert suggests pausing before clicking that link ...
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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 ...