Harris County, Text scam and fake toll notices

A New Scam Is Targeting Texas Drivers: Here’s What You Need to Know
Texans, beware! A new scam is targeting drivers with fake toll payment texts. If you get a message claiming you owe tolls for "TX Tag, EZ Tag, or Toll Tag," don’t click the link! This is a scam designed to steal your personal info.
Text scam targets Harris County drivers with fake toll notices
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!
Harris County officials give new warning about toll road text scam targeting drivers
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.
Harris County Toll Road Authority fields thousands of calls about text message scams
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,
Text Scam Alert: Beware of fake texts from Harris County Toll Road Authority | CW39 Houston
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.

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