You should be wary of any links in the message, Ramzan said. If you think the link is legitimate, you can (and should) hover over to check the URL before you click. "If the URL looks off or doesn't match the official site, it's likely a scam," he said. To play it safe, call the toll agency directly to take care of any unpaid tolls.

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.

People across Georgia are getting texts that claim you have an unpaid toll and if you do not act fast you could face big fines or even lose your driver’s license. They link to legitimate looking websites,

Arizona residents are receiving texts about unpaid road toll fees and bills. Officials are warning people not to fall for these EZDriveMA texts.

TxDOT wants to transfer management of toll services to the Harris County Toll Road Authority. You’ve probably gotten the text or you know someone who has. It says you have an overdue toll bill that needs to be paid.

What to do, and what not to do

Text scams are nothing new but this one is a little different and I received it just the other day; you may have it too.