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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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Texans warned about toll bill scam text messages
TxDOT is urging people to delete these messages if they receive them.
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.
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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