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.
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.
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.
Scam texts: TxDOT warns of fake TxTag toll notices
If you’ve been prompted by a text message to settle a toll fee, you’re in the company of many others facing similar scams.
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 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.
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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