TxDOT warning drivers of spike in text scam targeting TxTag toll customers in Texas
Several TxTag customers have reported receiving text messages claiming to have a toll balance due or past due.
TxDOT warns of new text message scam targeting Texas toll tag customers
The SMS phishing scams, also known as smishing, have been occurring since April 2024 but have recently spiked, according to TxDOT.
Text scam targets Harris County drivers with fake toll notices
The text claims you have an unpaid toll bill and tells you you have a certain amount of time to pay before a fee will be assessed to your account. It's not real!
Harris County Toll Road Authority fields thousands of calls about text message scams
The fraudulent text message asserts that the receiver must follow a link to pay outstanding "FastTrak Lane" tolls to avoid fines and maintain their driver's license. FasTrak, which has a slightly different spelling,
Fake toll fee texts targeting drivers in Houston
A new scam in Houston involves fraudulent text messages claiming drivers owe toll fees, with links that aim to steal personal and financial information.
Harris County officials give new warning about toll road text scam targeting drivers
Officials are warning about a new text scam targeting drivers in Harris County. The text message says it's a notice of toll evasion and mentions an unpaid toll bill. It then claims that the bill must be paid within 12 hours or you could face even more fines and includes a link to pay.
Text Scam Alert: Beware of fake texts from Harris County Toll Road Authority | CW39 Houston
If you receive a text message from someone claiming to be from the Harris County Toll Road Authority and demanding payment for outstanding tolls, don’t do it.
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