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Toll Road, Text Message Scam

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 service) and phishing. The Texas Department of Transportation is warning folks to avoid falling for it.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns of new text scam

The Jefferson County Sheriff’ Office (JCSO) is issuing a public warning about a recent text scam that has been reported by ...

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