Proof of Toll Road Text Message Scam Going Out to So Many in Texas
As more and more reports came in, TxDOT had to issue a statement saying that TxTag does not send text messages asking for toll road payments. If you have a TxTag, it is deducted from account automatically. If you don't have a TxTag, you will receive an official bill in the mail to pay the toll.
Millions of people nationwide are at risk of having their data stolen if they respond to the texts, including in Texas.
The spike in text messages appears to come from TxTag which recently transitioned drivers to a different toll service.
Several TxTag customers have reported receiving text messages claiming to have a toll balance due or past due.
Thousands have filed reports relating to a phishing scam in the form of text messages stating that you have unpaid toll tags.
"TxTag does not send emails or text messages to customers regarding balances due," the state agency said. You should ignore the text messages.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning residents to be aware of a phishing scam involving fake toll ...
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