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ALDOT warns of scam claiming to be collecting tolls

State officials warn that scam texts impersonating toll road agencies are trying to steal financial information from phone users.
The Alabama Department of Transportation confirms that any text claiming to collect tolls is a scam.
Cybersecurity experts report over 10,000 domains registered for these scams, affecting at least 10 U.S. States and Canada.
Recipients of these scam texts are advised not to respond and to report them using their phone's options.

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Phoenix New Times

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Arizona doesn’t have toll roads. No one told these scammers

The Arizona Department of Transportation promises: It is not texting you about paying toll fees for nonexistent toll roads. That's a scam.

4 days ago·Phoenix, United States

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Alabama Political Reporter

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Alabama Department of Transportation warns of text scam

The Alabama Department of Transportation said Monday that they are aware of an ongoing scam that is being relayed over text messages. “Anything you receive claiming to be a toll collection effort from ALDOT is a scam,” ALDOT said, continuing, “The text message, which was not sent by ALDOT, may claim you are subject to legal action if you do not pay outstanding toll fees. If you have received a text claiming to be from ALDOT and saying you owe a …

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The Press of Atlantic City

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Officials warn people not to click on road toll texts

State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts.

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WHNT 19 News

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ALDOT warns of scam claiming to be collecting tolls

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama Department of Transportation is warning people about scammers sending texts pretending to be with the organization. The agency said the texts pretend to be ALDOT, telling people they owe money for tolls. Man charged with murder after person dies from injuries sustained in Florence bar fight According to ALDOT, the texts even claim people may be subject to legal action if they don't pay outstanding toll…

4 days ago·Huntsville, United States

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The Troy Messenger

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ALDOT issues scam warning - The Troy Messenger

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is aware of an ongoing scam that is being relayed over text messages. Anything you receive claiming to be a toll collection effort from ALDOT is a scam. The text message, which was not sent by ALDOT, may claim you are subject to legal action if you do not pay outstanding toll fees. If you have received a text claiming to be from ALDOT and saying you owe a toll, it is a scam. The Federal Trade Comm…

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exportcompliancedaily.com

FMC Warns Contractors About Scam Emails

The Federal Maritime Commission is warning government contractors about "fraudulent solicitations" sent via email from people pretending to be from the FMC. The commission urged companies to check emails for an address that ends in "@fmc.gov." Emails that don't end...

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