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flag FBI and FTC warn of surge in smishing scams targeting drivers with fake toll demands.

flag The FBI and FTC have warned of a surge in smishing scams targeting drivers with fake toll payment demands. flag Scammers send texts pretending to be from toll collectors, demanding payment and threatening fines or license suspension. flag These messages often come from international numbers and urge recipients to reply with "Y" to receive a link leading to a fraudulent website. flag Scams have soared since the start of 2025, with nearly 2,000 complaints and over $3,000 in losses reported. flag Officials advise deleting any such texts, not clicking on links, and reporting the scam to the FBI's IC3.

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