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Texas Drivers Hit With TxTag Scam Texts—Here's How To Handle Them
Millions of people nationwide are at risk of having their data stolen if they respond to the texts, including in Texas.
TxDOT warns Texans about toll payment scam texts
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Received a text about evading tolls? TxDOT warns about the surging text message scam
The spike in text messages appears to come from TxTag which recently transitioned drivers to a different toll service.
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.
Fraudulent texts are targeting Texas toll users, TxDOT warns
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning residents to be aware of a phishing scam involving fake toll notices.
TxDOT warning drivers of spike in text scam targeting TxTag toll customers in Texas
Several TxTag customers have reported receiving text messages claiming to have a toll balance due or past due.
TxDOT continues to warn about toll scams
The Texas Department of Transportation says scam texts are telling drivers they have unpaid toll bills. Here's what you should look for before clicking any links.
TxDOT warns Texans of texting scams targeting TxTag toll customers
TxDOT alerts Texans about texting scams targeting TxTag customers, urging vigilance and direct contact for verification.
TxDOT warns of new text message scam targeting Texas toll tag customers
The SMS phishing scams, also known as smishing, have been occurring since April 2024 but have recently spiked, according to TxDOT.
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A toll bill scam is going around in Austin. Don't fall for it.
This message, sent from the “Toll Roads Notice of Toll Evasion” is a "smishing" scam, a term combining SMS (short message ...
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Experts warn about falling victim to unpaid toll tag text scam
The scam comes in the form of a text saying you need to pay your ... “If you feel like you may owe a debt to the TxTag or TxDOT system, just ignore or delete the messages, take a breath and reach ...
That text message claiming you owe a TxTag late fee? It's a scam.
"TxTag does not send emails or text messages to customers regarding balances due," the state agency said. You should ignore the text messages.
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Received a suspicious TxTag toll bill text? Here’s how to report it
KXAN reported earlier this month the Federal Trade Commission was also investigating the suspicious messages, dubbed a ...