Fake texts impersonating road toll collection agencies are circling in states from "coast to coast," the FTC warned. Here's what to do if you get one.

If you receive a toll road text message you suspect could be a scam, the FBI previously suggested to do the following: File a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center and be sure to include the phone number where the text originated and the website listed in the text.

If you got a text about an unpaid toll bill on your account, don't fall victim to this scam. Here's what you need to know if you get one of these texts.

The SMS phishing scams, also known as smishing, have been occurring since April 2024 but have recently spiked, according to TxDOT.

The text claims you have an unpaid toll bill and tells you you have a certain amount of time to pay before a fee will be assessed to your account. It's not real!

Officials are warning about a new text scam targeting drivers in Harris County. The text message says it's a notice of toll evasion and mentions an unpaid toll bill. It then claims that the bill must be paid within 12 hours or you could face even more fines and includes a link to pay.

The fraudulent text message asserts that the receiver must follow a link to pay outstanding "FastTrak Lane" tolls to avoid fines and maintain their driver's license. FasTrak, which has a slightly different spelling,

If you receive a text message from someone claiming to be from the Harris County Toll Road Authority and demanding payment for outstanding tolls, don’t do it.