An example of what a recent phishing attempt looks like in Michigan, courtesy of the Michigan Department of Transportation.Courtesy photo | MDOT
Be skeptical if you receive a text message indicating you owe toll fees in Michigan.
Those texts are likely a scam.
Michigan does not operate toll roads, nor does it solicit payment via text message, said Bradley Wieferich, the state’s transportation director.
"Please be assured this is a scam and the texts are not coming from the MDOT or another State of Michigan agency,” he said. “Some state-owned bridges are tolled but not through license plate capture. You would not receive a bill through text or email.”
The Michigan Department of Transportation offered the warning Wednesday, April 16, following reports of another phishing scam attempting to get residents to click a fraudulent link that at first glance may look like a state website.
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Officials warn against clicking on any links in fraudulent texts, or providing personal or financial information in response to those texts.
Instead, recipients should report those texts as junk and delete them. If you’re concerned about a message you received and you’re not sure if it’s a scam, call 517-241-2400 or email MDOT@Michigan.gov.
Attorney General Dana Nessel reminds residents that government agencies will not request personal information or demand money through email, over the phone or text. They’ll also never ask for or accept payment by prepaid gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency or a payment app.
For more information about consumer alerts and other scam warnings to be aware of, visit Michigan.gov.
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