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Rising Toll Text Scams Target Smartphone Users Nationwide

3/14/2025

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Authorities alert smartphone users in the U.S., especially North Carolina, about rising unpaid toll text scams.
Scammers pose as toll agencies, falsely claiming unpaid tolls and threatening fines or license suspension.
The FBI reports over 2,000 complaints, with a notable rise in scams since early 2024.
Victims should verify messages, report scams, and refrain from responding to suspicious texts.
Legitimate toll agencies do not request payments via text or threaten legal consequences.

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Authorities alert smartphone users in the U.S., especially North Carolina, about rising unpaid toll text scams.
Scammers pose as toll agencies, falsely claiming unpaid tolls and threatening fines or license suspension.
The FBI reports over 2,000 complaints, with a notable rise in scams since early 2024.
Victims should verify messages, report scams, and refrain from responding to suspicious texts.
Legitimate toll agencies do not request payments via text or threaten legal consequences.