
The Wisconsin DATCP is alerting consumers to an influx of scam text messages claiming to come from a tolling agency collecting overdue fees.
Overdue toll text scammers appear to be targeting Wisconsin consumers with “final reminder” messages that say they are from E-ZPass or the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
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 that is an impostor toll payment portal that looks legitimate but is controlled by a scammer.
Ways to prevent the scams would be to slow down and carefully analyze the message itself and the sender, check with the tolling agency directly, and avoid engaging with the message.
For more information, call the consumer protection hotline at (800) 422-7128
