THE GEN C:\> SCAN TOLL-TEXT
Unpaid Toll Text Scam
A text claims you owe money for unpaid tolls and links to a payment page. It's a phishing scam after your card number and personal details, even if you haven't driven through a toll.
"E-ZPass: You have an outstanding toll balance of $6.99. Pay now to avoid a late fee: e-zpass-tollpay.xyz"
Red flags
- Unexpected text demanding payment right away
- A link that isn't the tolling agency's real site
- Small dollar amount meant to make you pay without thinking
What to do
- Don't click or reply.
- Check with your state's tolling agency using a website or number you know is real.
- Report it as junk and forward it to 7726, then delete.
Where to report it
Got a message like this right now? Paste it into the free Scam Radar checker to see the red flags. It runs in your browser and never saves your message.
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Sources
- FTC: Got a text about unpaid tolls? It's probably a scam (Jan 17, 2025)
- FTC Data Spotlight: Top text scams of 2024 (Apr 14, 2025)
Last checked: 2026-10-19. General education, not legal or financial advice. Sample messages are made up.
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