That text message claiming you owe a TxTag late fee? It's a scam.
Have you received a surprise text message warning you to pay a TxTag toll bill or risk being hit with a late fee? If so, beware: You have likely been targeted by scammers. ALSO READ: Tracking the San Antonio area’s highway construction projects The Texas Department of Transportation is warning of scams focused on customers of the TxTag toll payment system.
Here's what to do if you received a TxTag scam message
Many Texans have reported getting TxTag text messages regarding outstanding toll charges. This is a scam. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories,
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Example of a fraudulent text targeting tolling system customers (KXAN Photo/Robert Sims) In a social media post last week, officials said they’re aware of “continued scams targeting TxTag ...
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If You've Received A Text Asking You To Pay Unpaid Tolls Recently, It's A Scam, According To The FBI
But, thankfully, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning cell phone users that a text message like this is likely a scam. While unpaid toll fee text scams have been around for a while, more and more people on social media lately have been reporting that they’ve been hit with a mysterious message requesting money to settle an outstanding toll fee.
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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 ...
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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.
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TxDOT warns Texans about toll payment scam texts
The agency warns not to click links or respond, emphasizing that TxTag never sends payment reminders via text.
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Text scam targets Texas drivers with fake toll notices
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