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Got a text about unpaid tolls? It's probably a scam

official consumer guidance FTC Consumer Alert, January 2025

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“The fake page asks for bank or card info; check with the tolling agency using a phone number or website you know is real, not the info in the text.”

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Fake delivery and unpaid-toll texts ask for a tiny fee because small amounts lower scrutiny; paying captures your full card details and confirms your number is active and responsive, making you a target for more fraud.