Florida drivers targeted by toll smishing scam

Beware of E-Z/SunPass text scam

MONROE COUNTY — Scammers are sending texts falsely claiming to be from prepaid road toll programs — E-Z pass or SunPass — in an attempt to steal personal and credit card information, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida drivers targeted by toll smishing scam

Florida has become a major target for toll smishing scams. Here's how to spot fake messages:

Scam Alert: DC AG Warns of Fake Toll Scam

From the office of the DC Attorney General: “Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued a consumer alert warning District residents of a new scam in which threatening text messages, claiming to be from a government toll collection agency, are sent to residents as part of an illegal, widespread effort to steal individual’s financial information. “Toll enforcement agencies will never contact you via text to demand payment for an unpaid toll. T…

TxDOT warning drivers of spike in texting scams targeting TxTag customers

AUSTIN – Texting scams are targeting toll customers in Texas saying they’re from TxTag, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning everyone to be on the lookout. There have been multiple reports of TxTag customers receiving text messages claiming to have a balance due or past due.