Toll Fee Text Scam Message Scamming - Fraud 0 0 0 0 Mar 16, 2026 2026-03-16T22:22:33-05:00 Mar 16, 2026 2026-03-16T22:24:57-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) If you received a text message about an unpaid toll fee, it is almost certainly a phishing scam, often called "smishing". Scammers send these mass texts to trick people into clicking a malicious link and providing credit card or personal information. Spot the ScamUrgency & Threats: The text often warns that your account will be suspended or that you will face large late fees if you don’t pay within a very short window (e.g., 12 hours).Suspicious Links: The URL will look official but won't match the actual agency's website (e.g., using "azdot.gov" as part of a longer, strange domain).Generic Greetings: Legitimate agencies usually address you by name; scams often use "Dear Customer" or "E-ZPass user".International Numbers: Many of these texts come from international country codes (like +63 for the Philippines) or random domestic numbers.Nonsense Timing: People who don't own cars or live in states without toll roads often receive these messages.What to DoDo NOT click the link: Clicking can lead to a phishing site designed to steal your data or install malware.Do NOT reply: Even replying "STOP" confirms your number is active, leading to more scam attempts.Verify independently: If you’re worried, log in directly to your toll agency’s official website or call their verified customer service number. Do not use any contact info from the text.Report and Block:Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) to alert your carrier.Report to the FBI via the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).Report to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.Delete the message: Once reported, delete it and block the sender.