Fake ‘Unpaid Toll’ Text Scams

Overdue toll text scammers are targeting Wisconsin consumers with “final notice” messages that claim they are associated with WisDOT. The messages include a link to pay outstanding balances right away to avoid penalties and legal actions. If opened, the link leads to a website which appears to be a toll payment portal that looks legitimate, but in reality it is controlled by a scammer.

Paying a scammer could result in consumers losing their money or scammers accessing their personal information. Consumers are encouraged to report suspicious calls, texts, and phone numbers to their service provider using their smartphone’s built-in reporting options.

To avoid text scams about fake overdue toll fees, consumers should:

· Slow down and avoid clicking links or responding to the messages.

· Check with the tolling agency directly if they have recently traveled in a tolling area and are concerned they may owe toll fees.

· Avoid engaging with the message; instead, report it and delete it. Learn more about text scams from WisDOT at WisconsinDMV.gov/scams