The FTC has issued a warning about fraudulent text messages claiming to be from toll agencies, soliciting unpaid toll fees to avoid late penalties. These scams have gained prominence recently, with many users reporting suspicious texts that request personal information through deceptive links. Law enforcement officials from various states, including the Virginia Attorney General and NYPD, have echoed these warnings, emphasizing the likelihood of phishing attempts. The prominence of small fee requests in these messages aims to trick recipients, who may be less wary of minor amounts.
The FTC warns that text messages claiming unpaid toll fees are likely scams, urging users not to click links requesting personal financial information.
Phishing scams often involve minimal fees in texts. A small dollar amount may deceive users, as it appears less suspicious than a larger charge.
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