New Toll Scam Text Message Targeting Drivers

The Evolving Toll Scam

• ⚠️ A new version of a toll scam is targeting drivers via text messages, appearing just as the summer driving season begins.
• 💡 This scam, previously focused on unpaid highway tolls, has evolved to include claims of outstanding traffic tickets.

Tactics of the Scam

• 🎯 The latest scam messages often claim an unpaid ticket from a specific state, like Illinois, and threaten suspension of registration and driving privileges if not paid immediately.
• 🧠 These messages are designed to be threatening and confusing, preying on people's trust and fear of losing their license.

How to Protect Yourself

• 🚫 Do not reply to any text messages demanding payment for tolls or tickets.
• 📞 If you are unsure about a supposed debt, contact the relevant agency directly using official contact information, not information provided in the suspicious text.
• 💰 Following these steps helps prevent you from wasting your money on fraudulent claims.