Surge in FasTrak Lane tolls text scams prompts FBI alert
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued a warning about a recent surge in smishing scams targeting drivers with fraudulent claims of unpaid road tolls.
FasTrak text message scam taking its toll on users
While people are complaining about the FasTrak scam, it's a good rule of thumb to do this with any text message you receive asking for money.
Drivers Hit With FasTrak Toll Scam Texts—Here's What to Watch Out For
The text reads that the driver needs to pay their toll by a specific deadline "to avoid a fine and keep your license."
What to Know About the New FasTrak Scam Targeting Drivers
This scare tactic—making people feel a sense of urgency—is common among scammers. The con artist’s goal is to make their target panic and make rash decisions so they can get what they want from them quickly. When people click the links in such messages, they risk having personal information stolen, including their bank account details.
Officials say to be aware of unpaid toll text message scam
These text messages claim that the recipient has unpaid tolls that need to be paid quickly to avoid the fine. These texts have a warning about the alleged bill, which sometimes includes a dollar amount owed,
FBI Advice on Scam Text Messages About Road Tolls
The agency has advised the public to be cautious when receiving seemingly official texts requesting personal information.
Beware of unpaid toll text message scam
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), scam texts are being sent to people across the country.
Beware! FasTrak Text Scams On The Rise – How To Stay Safe
A new type of scam is targeting car drivers using the FasTrak toll system in California. The scammers send text messages ...
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No, FasTrak did not send you a text to pay up. It’s a ‘smishing’ scam
Have you received a text message urging you to pay a FasTrak fee? It's a scam. The message looks like this: “In order to avoid excessive late fees and potential legal action on statements ...
How to spot and avoid the E-ZPass scam texts everyone's getting
The FTC recommended you not click the link, reach out to your local tolling agency to see if it's legit, and report and ...
What is FastTrack? EZDriveMa scam evolves to target more drivers
If you click, you’re taken to a fake website that may look like the official EZDriveMA or FasTrak page. The goal isn’t to ...
CDOT warns about scam texts asking individuals to pay fines
Any texts asking individuals to “Pay your FastTrak Lane tolls” are scams. CDOT said that Colorado does not collect fines or ...
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Text claims you owe a FasTrak toll. Is it a scam?
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New E-ZPass scam targeting congestion pricing drivers with fake texts
Drivers and E-ZPass customers should be on the lookout for another texting scam. A new SMS texting scam is targeting New York ...