May 2025 Scam: Toll Booth Text Tricks
As technology advances, so do the tactics of scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Two weeks ago, the Tennessee Attorney General’s (TN AG) Consumer Protection Division issued a warning alerting Tennesseans to a growing threat of toll road balance texting scams.
These phishing messages claim that you have unpaid toll road or EZ Pass balances, urging you to pay immediately to avoid fines and/or suspension of your vehicle registration. The text messages also include links to fake websites designed to steal your money, personal and financial information. According to the TN AG’s office, these tactics cost Tennesseans over $190 million in 2024.
Tips to Protect Yourself
Never Click on Links: This tip should apply to any unsolicited text message or email
Verify Information: Never use the phone number or website within the text. Verify that information from a reputable source
File a complaint: You can file a report with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov
Report and delete: Report the text message as spam within your messaging app or forward it to 7726 (SPAM) and then delete it
Source: tn.gov
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