Scammers are using texts to demand payments for alleged toll road fees.
SAN DIEGO — Scammers are targeting people via text message demanding they pay toll road fees and threatening that if they don’t, they could face legal action. These messages come with a link that can be a risk for people if they click on it and potentially give hackers access to their information.
The Identity Theft Resource Center’s website states reports of toll road scams are rapidly on the rise. The ITRC also mentions they are receiving victim reports impacting people of these scams in several states including California.
CBS 8 spoke to Cristi Harnandez who’s received similar texts on her phone.
“Many, since starting the last week but because but because I always saw the news I start to block the number or delete,” Harnandez said.
SANDAG’s FasTrak website portal has an alert that states “Nationwide Text Scam: If you receive a suspicious text message regarding a toll balance, log in to your FasTrak account online or contact us to verify if the message is legitimate.”
In July, California’s Attorney General issued a consumer alert warning people about text-based toll charge scams. The state’s AG’s office shares some steps to take if you’ve received a toll scam text:
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Delete any scam texts received.
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File a complaint
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Check your account
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Contact the toll service’s customer service phone number
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Secure your personal information and financial accounts
Beware FasTrak drivers: Scammers are targeting you with threatening text messages!
If you have a FasTrak account, you may have recently received a text message that appears to be from the FasTrak customer service team. The message claims that you have an outstanding balance on your account and threatens legal action if you do not pay immediately.
Do not be fooled by these messages! FasTrak will never ask for payment via text message or threaten legal action in this manner. These scammers are trying to trick you into giving them your personal information or payment details.
If you receive a suspicious text message like this, do not reply or click on any links. Instead, contact FasTrak directly through their official website or customer service hotline to verify the message’s legitimacy.
Stay vigilant and protect yourself from these scammers targeting FasTrak drivers. Stay safe on the roads and online!
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