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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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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 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 ...
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.
Got a suspicious TxTag toll bill text? Here's how to report it
Texans who receive a suspicious toll payment text can take these steps: Report it to TxTag: Contact TxTag customer service at 1-888-468-9824 or visit TxTag.org to check your account directly. Alert ...
Residents and experts speak on ongoing toll tag scam
Thousands have filed reports relating to a phishing scam in the form of text messages stating that you have unpaid toll tags.
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.
Dog trainer scam: Pets missing, owners want answers
The City of Borger has partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to conduct a prescribed burn and mitigation project along Highway 207.
Toll road scams are back: What to do if you get a text saying you owe money
Fake texts impersonating road toll collection agencies are circling in states from "coast to coast," the FTC warned. Here's ...