A new text message scam is preying on drivers with fake unpaid toll notices. The scam texts urge recipients to click a link to pay their alleged bill, but the link leads to phishing sites that steal personal information. Authorities warn against clicking the links and advise verifying the message with the state's tolling agency.
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), scam texts are being sent to people across the country. These messages claim that the recipient has unpaid tolls that need to be paid quickly to avoid a fine. These texts often include a warning about the alleged bill, sometimes even listing a dollar amount owed, and a link to pay the tolls.
However, the link is a phishing scam, designed to take you to a website that wants your credit card information and other personal details, such as your driver's license number. If you haven't traveled outside of Michigan recently, it might be easy to spot a text about tolls as a scam. But, if you've recently traveled to a state with toll roads, determining if a message is real can be trickier. 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 verify if the message is legitimate. Be sure to go to the state's tolling agency website to find the correct phone number. Then, report the scam text using your phone's 'report junk' option or forward it to 7726 (SPAM)
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