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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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 …
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…
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…
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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