TxDOT, TxTag scams

TxDOT continues to warn about toll scams
The Texas Department of Transportation says scam texts are telling drivers they have unpaid toll bills. Here's what you should look for before clicking any links.
Fraudulent texts are targeting Texas toll users, TxDOT warns
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning residents to be aware of a phishing scam involving fake toll notices.
Scam texts: TxDOT warns of fake TxTag toll notices
If you’ve been prompted by a text message to settle a toll fee, you’re in the company of many others facing similar scams.
TxDOT warns Texans of texting scams targeting TxTag toll customers
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a warning in Texas for texting scams targeting toll customers. According to the alert, part of the scam targeting toll customers is the text saying they are representatives from TxTag.
Text scam targets Texas 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!
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.
Collin County Sheriff's Office warns of Toll Tag scam
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam targeting Toll Tag users. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers have sent text messages falsely claiming recipients’ toll tags have overdue balances.
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Text scam targets Harris County drivers with fake toll notices
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