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Florida officials are once again sounding the alarm over a resurfacing scam targeting drivers with fake text messages claiming they owe unpaid tolls or traffic tickets.

Bogus notices about unpaid tolls ranked among the Top 5 text scams in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Folks, we found yet another takeoff of this summer's sizzling toll road scam.

The message claims that the account is expired and asks customers to click on a link to make the payment or demands small amounts like $3.95 to $12.55 in unpaid tolls or to avoid higher late fees.

Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Migdalisis Garcia confirmed the messages are a scam. “The important thing is to not click that ...