Is this unpaid toll text a scam?
Texts threatening fees or vehicle penalties over a small unpaid toll commonly lead to phishing sites.
“Final notice: You have an unpaid road toll of $6.49. Pay today to avoid a $50 late fee and registration suspension: [link]”
Why this is suspicious
Scammers impersonate state toll programs and use a small balance plus a large threatened penalty to create urgency. The linked page may collect card and driver's license information.
Warning signs
- The text arrived unexpectedly
- It threatens an immediate penalty
- It includes a payment link
- The site name only resembles the real toll agency
What to do next
- Do not click or reply
- Find your state's toll agency website independently
- Check your account or call a verified agency number
- Report the text as junk and forward it to 7726
If you already clicked or paid
For guidance on what to do after a possible scam, visit the FTC’s recovery guide. It covers different situations, including payments and personal information.
Official source: FTC unpaid toll text guidance
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