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Drive KS Toll Scam Final Reminder Text

Scammers are sending DriveKS Toll scam text messages like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the Kansas Turnpike Authority(KTA), the operator of DriveKS, does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using language like final notice " or, avoid penalties or similar. The websites provided will closely resemble legitimate toll payment sites due to the use of graphics from official online sources.

A Drive KS Toll Text Scam

Drive KS Toll Text Scam

Drive KS Final Reminder: You have an outstanding toll. Your toll account balance is outstanding. If you fail to pay by March 10, 2025. you will face penalties or legal action.

Now Payment: https://driveks.com- ticketsuc .xin/us

(Please reply Y, then exit the SMS and open it again to activate the link, or copy the link to your Safari browser and open it)

Please settle your toll immediately after reading this message to avoid penalties for delaying the payment. Thank you for your cooperation.

The link in the scam text goes to a fake and phishing website operated by scammers that steals their victims' personal, financial information and use it fraudulently.

If you were tricked into disclosing your banking information, please contact your bank immediately for help, before it is used fraudulently by scammers.

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