Ohio Turnpike once again warns of scam texts

Virginia DMV Warns Customers of Toll Charge Text Scam

Did you get a text about an overdue toll charge? It’s likely a scam. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting customers about a new text scam where fraudsters pose as toll agencies and falsely claim you owe money…

New burst of scam toll-collection texts has come out, turnpike says

BEREA, Ohio — A new round of fraudulent text messages demanding payment for unpaid tolls has been showing up on cell phones across Ohio and elsewhere, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission reported Friday.

'We need to talk': Jess and Penelope Rowe share how they nearly got scammed

Jessica Rowe and her mum Penelope share their scam experiences to encourage chats with loved ones. Learn how to protect yourself and others from fraud.

‘It’s not right’: Driver targeted by fake toll text messages

By Allison Hill Click here for updates on this story     GATESVILLE, Texas (KXXV) — A toll road scam is spreading through local communities, leaving victims worried about their finances. Dennis Ward, a resident of Gatesville, recently received one of the fraudulent messages claiming he had an unpaid toll bill. “It’s not right. People work hard for their money – like I do,” Ward said. The text message threatened late fees and DMV reporting unless…

Larry Magid: We deserve a scam-free life

One of the things I don’t like about modern life is that we’re always having to be on guard for scams. Scammers have been around forever, but in the era of the internet and free long-distance calling, they’re increasingly common. Every day, I get approached by a scammer via email, text or by phone. Many of these get trapped by my email spam filter, but others arrive via annoying texts and calls that, at the very least, waste my time. Related Art…

Don’t click that link! Government warns of new text scam

Watch out for that text — it could cost you more than just a toll. Scammers posing as toll bill collectors are blasting Virginia drivers with fake payment demands via text message, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) warned this week. Phishing schemes —where fraudsters use email, texts, and calls to steal personal and financial information — were the top cyber threat in the U.S. in recent years, according to the latest FBI Internet …