A common scam tactic is back and affecting Ohioans.
Over the past few weeks, many Ohioans have received text messages saying they have unpaid road tolls and will face penalties or legal action if they go unpaid. Some of these messages even include a link to a fake payment site.
These messages come from scammers looking to extract payment and personal information from Ohioans, according to the FTC .
Why are these scams happening?
The Ohio Turnpike started a new open road tolling system with E-ZPass in April 2024, allowing customers with passes to drive through the toll road without stopping…