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Two Sentenced for £2.25 Million Toll Scam

1/11/2026

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Fraudulent websites mimic official government toll services, such as the Dart Charge for the Dartford Crossing, to trick motorists.
National Trading Standards said two men were sentenced for operating more than 40 fake sites, defrauding consumers of over £2.25 million.
Officials advise using the Gov.uk website directly to pay tolls and to report fraudulent sites.

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Story summary

Fraudulent websites mimic official government toll services, such as the Dart Charge for the Dartford Crossing, to trick motorists.
National Trading Standards said two men were sentenced for operating more than 40 fake sites, defrauding consumers of over £2.25 million.
Officials advise using the Gov.uk website directly to pay tolls and to report fraudulent sites.