VDOT urges caution over new ‘overdue toll balance’ scam text

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Toll Road Text Scams Target Drivers and Non-Drivers Across the US

Drivers and non-drivers alike across the nation are being targeted by scammers impersonating toll road operators, putting victims at risk of having their personal and financial information stolen. The schemes have prompted warnings from transportation authorities, law enforcement, and consumer protection agencies. The Maryland Transportation Authority issued a warning on Feb. 10 via Facebook, advising residents to be wary of phony emails and tex…

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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.

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Receive a text saying you owe a toll payment? It's a scam

Americans are getting hit with toll collection scams regardless if they have driven through a toll plaza or even own a car. Fraudsters have been trying to steal sensitive information from victims through smishing texts, claiming that they owe money for unpaid tolls. The messages will typically direct consumers to a link and alert them that they need to pay "overdue toll charges" in order to avoid late fees. Smishing is when a scammer sends malic…

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Rise in phishing attempts targeting Texas, US toll customers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation is still fielding reports of fraudulent text messages targeting toll customers — and they aren't alone. The state transportation department confirmed Wednesday it has been tracking reports of fake texts over the past several months, linking back to an uptick in phishing efforts in September. Officials have been monitoring that fraudulent behavior since April 2024, TxDOT said back in the fall…

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Turnpike officials warn of new text messaging scam targeting unpaid tolls

The turnpike is reminding customers to refrain from clicking on links or engaging with unexpected texts demanding money for unpaid tolls.

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A postal bulletin with an account number, the amount to be paid (249.00 euros) and the reason: “X extended stay”. This is what the owner of a car in the province of Rome found himself on the windshield. An obvious scam, which can be found from different points of view: grammar, 'X' instead of...