What is the FasTrak scam? Fake texts claim Californians owe money for unpaid tolls
California residents and others around the country have received fake text messages claiming they owe unpaid tolls and want immediate payment.
WNC drivers warned of scam texts falsely claiming to be from toll services
WLOS — A text scam involving toll fees is claiming victims throughout Western North Carolina. Many WNC drivers have reported receiving texts claiming to be from North Carolina Toll Services, threatening a late fee of $50 if drivers don't pay the toll by following the link in the text.
Don't click on those road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month
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The scam is targeting people in the U.S. and parts of Canada. The Detroit Club received two Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling just under $760,000. The fraud charges involve funds that were meant to pay rent or utilities due to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
FBI warns: Don’t fall for this unpaid tolls smishing scam
Cybercriminals are sending fake texts claiming unpaid tolls, tricking people into sharing personal information or downloading malware.
FBI warns of rising tolls text scam | What to know
The agency said that so far in March, it's received more than 1,500 complaints about the texts.
FBI investigates rising Peach Pass scam claiming unpaid tolls
The FBI is investigating the rise in scam texts sent to Georgians claiming they owe money for their Peach Pass. The scam has been circling since last year, but officials said they have seen a dramatic uptick in March.
What is a smishing text? See examples as a text message scam targets people over unpaid tolls
The text may have urgent language or appear from a legitimate source. That's by design, and it could be to your detriment.
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 ...
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Toll scam text is back with a vengeance, threatening legal action in North Carolina
The scam texts claim to be from E-ZPass, EZDriveMA, and FasTrak. The texts all claim you have a toll violation notice. One text states if you don't pay within twelve hours, the charges will ...
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The Easiest Ways to Spot an Unpaid Tolls Scam Text
Typically they will purport to come from one of the major tolling programs—the E-ZPass in the northeast, FasTrak in California ... card number to a scammer. As scams go, this one isn't very ...
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Officials warn about ongoing FasTrak scam as new versions continuously pop up
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- There's a warning to local drivers about an ongoing scam involving FasTrak. All around the Bay Area, people have been getting texts warning them they owe money for an ...
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Did you get a text from 407 ETR? Why it could be a scam and how to protect yourself
407 ETR is warning the public about a text scam campaign from hackers pretending to be their personnel. These texts would ...
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Police warn iPhone and Android users to immediately delete and report if you receive this text
Authorities in Massachusetts warned that even if the message looks to be from a 'legitimate agency', it shouldn't be trusted ...
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Bay Area Toll Authorities Warn of Scams, Seek Victims in Bakersfield
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Bay Area Toll Authority aim to raise awareness about toll scams, while residents of Bakersfield share their experiences.