ShooFlyUnpaid Toll Text Scam
A text says you owe a small toll and will be charged a late fee unless you pay today. It's one of the most common scam texts: the link is a fake toll site that steals your card details.
What It Looks Like
Final notice: you have an unpaid toll balance of $6.99. Pay today to avoid a $50 late fee: [link removed]
The wording, amounts and company change, but the pattern stays the same.
How to Tell It's Fake
- Toll agencies send bills by mail or through your toll account, not surprise texts.
- A tiny amount with a big penalty is a classic hook.
- The link isn't your state's toll website.
How to Check for Real
Look up your toll account on your state's toll website or app (like E-ZPass, SunPass or FasTrak), typed in yourself. Never use the link or phone number in the message.
If You Already Tapped or Paid
- Call the number on the back of your card and say it was used on a scam site. They can cancel it and send a new one.
- Watch your statements for charges you don't recognize, and dispute them.
- Don't pay any “fee” the site asks for again, and ignore follow-up texts.
Acting in the first hour gives you the best chance of stopping charges.
Report It
- Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM). It goes to your phone carrier, who uses it to block the sender.
- Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- Then delete it, and block the number.
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