Harris County, toll road text scam

Harris County officials give new warning about toll road text scam targeting drivers
Officials are warning about a new text scam targeting drivers in Harris County. The text message says it's a notice of toll evasion and mentions an unpaid toll bill. It then claims that the bill must be paid within 12 hours or you could face even more fines and includes a link to pay.
Harris County Toll Road Authority fields thousands of calls about text message scams
The fraudulent text message asserts that the receiver must follow a link to pay outstanding "FastTrak Lane" tolls to avoid fines and maintain their driver's license. FasTrak, which has a slightly different spelling,
Did you get texts about unpaid road toll fees? It could be a scam. What to know in Arizona
Arizona residents are receiving texts about unpaid road toll fees and bills. Officials are warning people not to fall for these EZDriveMA texts.
Did you get a text about unpaid toll road fines? You might be getting scammed, FTC warns
A nationwide phishing scam is targeting drivers who scammers claim have unpaid toll road fines, officials with the Federal Trade Commission said in a new alert to consumers. “Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money,” officials said in a news release.
Did you receive a text about unpaid road toll bills? It could be a scam: What to know
If you receive a toll road text message you suspect could be a scam, the FBI previously suggested to do the following: File a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center and be sure to include the phone number where the text originated and the website listed in the text.
Text scam targets Harris County drivers with fake toll notices
The text claims you have an unpaid toll bill and tells you you have a certain amount of time to pay before a fee will be assessed to your account. It's not real!
Text Scam Alert: Beware of fake texts from Harris County Toll Road Authority | CW39 Houston
If you receive a text message from someone claiming to be from the Harris County Toll Road Authority and demanding payment for outstanding tolls, don’t do it.
Unpaid toll texts sent nationwide are part of a con, federal and state officials warn
The fake texts claim the recipient owes money for unpaid tolls and contain almost identical language, and the link within the ...
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The texts are a “smishing” con, designed to download malware, or trick people into sharing personal information or sending money to cybercriminals.