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. KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories, weather, sports and lifestyle coverage from the Piney Woods.
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.
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The spike in text messages appears to come from TxTag which recently transitioned drivers to a different toll service.
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Several TxTag customers have reported receiving text messages claiming to have a toll balance due or past due.
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KXAN reported earlier this month the Federal Trade Commission was also investigating the suspicious messages, dubbed a “smishing” attempt — or phishing efforts sent via text message. Those texts can not only lead to unsuspecting victims sending along money but clicking the included links can also result in stolen personal information.
TxDOT continues to warn about toll scams
Texas drivers are continuing to get text messages claiming they have a toll balance that's either due or past due.
Texans warned about toll bill scam text messages
TxDOT is urging people to delete these messages if they receive them.
TxDOT warns Texans about toll payment scam texts
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TxDOT alerts TxTag users of scam texts falsely claiming unpaid toll bills
TxDOT is warning drivers of a texting scam targeting TxTag customers. There have been multiple reports of TxTag customers getting a text message claiming that they have an unpaid toll bill. TxDOT asks TxTag customers to keep an eye out for these ongoing scams and contact TxTag Customer Service if they receive one of these messages.
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