Toll road texts could be a phishing scam says FBI

Has MDOT texted you demanding money? It's a scam, officials say. What you need to know

Michigan's Department of Transportation said toll demand texts sent to residents, are part of ongoing scam. Here's how to recognize scams, what to do.

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Kitsap officials caution about internet scams

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Toll road texts could be a phishing scam says FBI

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Texts claiming the receiver owes unpaid tolls are going around the Tri-State. Indiana State Police released a statement saying a new warning from the FBI scammers are moving from state to state with new fake text messages that claim the recipient owes money for unpaid tolls, using common phrases such as outstanding toll amount. “Phishing scams are designed to create a sense of panic, catching the receiver off guard and c…

FasTrak warns of text scam demanding customers pay fake outstanding bills

FasTrak is warning of text messages being sent to customers claiming they have outstanding account balances and must pay in full or risk penalties or legal actions, the toll collector said Wednesday.

FasTrak Warns Of Text Scams Demanding Customers Pay Fake Outstanding Bills

FasTrak is warning of text messages being sent to customers claiming they have outstanding account balances and must pay in full or risk penalties or legal actions, the toll collector said Wednesday. According to FasTrak, which operates the statewide toll system, some customers have received scam texts asking them to click on fraudulent websites to pay their bills. “You have an outstanding toll,” one of the text messages said, “Your toll accou…