If you receive a text message about unpaid road tolls, it may be a scam.
As always, you should not open URLs from unknown senders, even if they claim to be trustworthy.
This information may be used to commit identity theft or draw money from victims' credit cards.
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Complaints related to the scam date back to March 2024it’s a relatively new thing.
Additional states may be targeted in the coming weeks.
you’ve got the option to see a screenshot of the text message below.
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At a glance, this is a pretty convincing text message.
There are also some less-than-obvious problems with this text message.
Also, SunPass late fees start at $2.50, not $50.
In its PSA, the FBI provides a text message that’s identical to the one that I received.
But scammers aren’t just copy-pasting a single message.
If you perform a quick search, you’ll find toll-collection scams that utilize adifferent message format.
The same goes forthe IRS, in case you’re wondering.
You should report scammy text messages to the FBI’sInternet Crime Complaint Center(IC3).
If you fell for this scam, contact your bank and dispute any fraudulent charges.
See theFBI’s PSAfor additional details.
