Beware of Rising Highway Toll Scams

E-ZPass toll scams are back. What to do if you're targeted.

You might've heard of those scam texts about tolls. Heck, at this point, you've likely gotten a text pretending to be from E-ZPass or some such entity. We covered these scams at Mashable back in January, and they're back, if they ever left at all. The main points remain the same: Do not click any links and do not engage with potential scammers. If you get a text claiming to be from E-ZPass, FasTrak, or some other toll service, be very skeptical,…

Scammers continue to strike with unpaid toll texts

You can add Kansas and Oklahoma to the list of states warning residents about text scams looking to collect unpaid tolls. On Wednesday, April 23, the Kansas Department of Transportation issued a notice to the public about text messages “that falsely claim to be from KDOT and demand payment for unpaid tolls.” Not only does the department not request or collect payments via text message, it also is not the agency in charge of collecting tolls in t…

Beware of Rising Highway Toll Scams

Imposter scams like the FasTrak scheme being deployed in California are everywhere. Learn how to spot them and avoid becoming a victim.

Tennessee Office of Homeland Security warns about SafeTN App phone scam

Officials are warning residents of a phone scam involving fake messages appearing to come from the SafeTN app asking about overdue toll fees.

Driving on paid roads has become a routine for thousands of citizens seeking to avoid traffic jams, especially in the peak hours of access to big cities. But this comfort could be threatened by a new form of scam that has already put drivers on alert.

Did you get a text about unpaid tolls? Yeah, us too! Here’s the deal—it’s FAKE!

Scammers are at it again, sending out bogus messages claiming you owe toll fees and pushing for immediate payment. These texts often mention an “outstanding toll amount” and include a shady link to a fake website trying to steal your personal or financial info. Don’t fall for it—delete the message and don’t click the link! […]