Unpaid toll texts are scams, FBI and local authorities warn

Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam.

The FBI and local authorities are warning drivers about a phishing — or smishing — scam making its rounds.

There has been a major increase in fraudulent toll collection texts being sent from what, at the surface, appear to be various toll agencies across the country. However, scammers are impersonating tolling authorities. The scam says you have an overdue balance and to click the link to make a payment to avoid late fees…

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