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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Don’t fall for it!
That’s the warning for those who receive a text message telling them they have an unpaid toll bill.
Editor’s note: The video in this article is from a report from the summer of last year.
It’s making rounds in Harris County and local leaders are speaking out, telling people to beware. The text claims that 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.
The best thing you can do is delete the message, report it as junk and check your real toll tag account to make sure everything looks OK.
The Harris County Attorney’s Office said it is aware of the scam and offers more ways to protect yourself. Click here for more information.
If you do think you might owe tolls to the Harris County Toll Road Authority, you can also visit hctra.org, or call 713-701-6000 for assistance.
The Texas Department of Transportation said it was aware of continued scams targeting TxTag customers. It reminded drivers that they do not communicate via email or text regarding balances due.
According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) phishing, also known as smishing, are fraudulent text messages designed to trick the receiver into revealing sensitive information. The texts usually appear to be from a legitimate source, or even people you may know. The texts are designed to create a sense of urgency and fear if action is not taken immediately.
The scam texts received by some HCTRA customers impersonated the agency oftentimes telling recipients they needed to settle their debt, to avoid a late fee. The text contained a link for people to click on to pay the outstanding balance.
Don’t click!
Those who receive text messages or emails they believe to be a scam can file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.