With the Americans wrestling at difficult prices, a financial fraud has arisen for countless drivers – pure text messages on the road. In recent months, users have reported many ports and social media about receiving fraud notifications on their phones, claiming that they are fees.
per CBS newsThe Federal Trade Committee (FTC) has warned the nation that the texts they receive on unpaid fees are “perhaps” fraud.
“Whether you have rushed through losses recently or not, you may have obtained a text that he owes money for money for an unpaid fee. I noticed FTC if it is most likely.” The fraudsters pretend that they are commercial agencies from the coast to the coast and send texts demanding With money. Not only tries to deceive your money, but if you click on the link, they can get your personal information (such as your driver’s license) – and even steal your identity. “
Keep reading to learn more about fraud messages and what to do if you receive one.
⚠ Caution: Did anyone else obtain this text several times this week? This is the fourth! You have to be amazed, but I do not fall into that. Thanks, but no thanks! pic.twitter.com/olsoppezeo
– Mika Philseld (@Mycahabc13) February 22, 2025
How does the real roll route notifications look like?
E-ZPASS and Tolls do not, by mail, notify drivers with unpaid fees via text messages that request personal information, such as credit card or social security numbers. If you receive an email text or email requesting personal identification details, this information should not be provided.
How do the roll of roll route texts look like?
Fraud texts differ in appearance, but New York, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, Florida, Indianapolis, Pennsylvania and other states have reported drivers receiving messages claiming to be owned for fees. according to UsatodayAnd that I mentioned that some of its employees also obtained these texts, I read one of the messages that people received, “Pay the Tolls Fasttrak Lane by February 13, 2025. To avoid the fine and keep your license, you can pay in https://ezdrivema.com-xlk.vip/i/. (Please reply, then get out of the text message and open it again to activate the link, or copy the link in your Safari browser and open it). “
Another message is that some of the Florida residents received, “Please pay your fees in Florida by January 21, 2025. In order to avoid excessive fees and potential legal procedures on data, please pay your fees in time. Thank you for your cooperation and I wish you a fun holiday. According to the director.
Can I prevent the road fraud?
People can block any phone number that reaches their phones. FTC announced that Americans must do the following if they receive these fraud operations:
- Do not click on the link in the text of fraud; Please visit the actual Toll Service website to check the account balance
- Use the “report report” feature for a smartphone when receiving one of these texts
- If you click the link in one of these fraud messages, secure all your personal information as soon as possible, including bank accounts
- Submit a complaint to the online crime complaints center
