Unpaid toll texts are scams, FBI and local authorities warn
Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam. The FBI and local authorities are warning drivers about a phishing — or smishing — scam making its rounds. There has been a major increase in fraudulent toll collection texts being sent from what,
Spike In Texting Scams Targeting TollTag Customers
TxTag takes customer account security and verification very seriously. While TxTag currently communicates with customers via email, text and outbound phone calls, it will not send text messages regarding final payment reminders or past due balances. Any text messages sent to TxTag customers will be sent from 22498.
Unpaid toll bill texts blowing up your phone? Don't click, take these steps
A wave of scam text messages falsely claiming unpaid TxTag toll bills are circulating nationwide, prompting new warnings from law enforcement.
TxDOT warns of texting scam targeting toll customers
There have been multiple reports of TxTag customers, including East Texas residents, receiving text messages claiming to have a balance due or past due. These SMS text phishing scams, also known as smishing,
Toll road scammers continue to send ‘smishing’ texts: Don't click on these links
Scam texts demanding money for fake unpaid tolls are still circling from coast-to-coast. Watch out for these kinds of links in particular.
Did you get a text about unpaid Texas toll bill? FBI says to delete these smishing texts
A phishing scam is going around that could put many Texans' personal information at risk. Here's what to know.
‘Smishing’ scam texts are still a threat: What to know
The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams. Here’s what you need to know.
Beware this scam: NC won't send text about a toll bill
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority and the FBI have gotten thousands of complaints from people wondering about aggressive, unexpected text messages that ask for payment unpaid tolls. Scammers are sending text messages telling North Carolinians they have unpaid toll fees,
Texas Drivers Hit With TxTag Scam Texts—Here's How To Handle Them
Millions of people nationwide are at risk of having their data stolen if they respond to the texts, including in Texas.
Received a suspicious TxTag toll bill text? Here’s how to report it
Received a fishy-looking text claiming you have unpaid toll fees? You aren’t alone — but there are ways you can report it to state and federal leaders.
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Authorities warn of text scams
The Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are warning residents of fraud and scam attacks through fraudulent text messages.
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A toll bill scam is going around. Don't fall for it.
This message, sent from the “Toll Roads Notice of Toll Evasion” is a "smishing" scam, a term combining SMS (short message ...
TxDOT warning drivers of spike in text scam targeting TxTag toll customers in Texas
Several TxTag customers have reported receiving text messages claiming to have a toll balance due or past due.
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Scam texts: TxDOT warns of fake TxTag toll notices
TxTag and the Texas Department of Transportation are warning people about an increase in smishing scams, where fraudsters posing as TxTag send text messages asking for payment. The messages are ...
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A toll bill scam is going around in Austin. Don't fall for it.
This message, sent from the “Toll Roads Notice of Toll Evasion” is a "smishing" scam, a term combining SMS (short message ...