WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Turnpike Authority and FBI are warning toll road users about a text messaging scam targeting drivers in multiple states.
According to a public announcement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), scammers are sending fraudulent text messages claiming to be from a tolling agency, directing recipients to pay an outstanding toll balance.
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However, the West Virginia Turnpike Authority does not send payment requests or account information inquiries via text.
Anyone who receives a suspicious message is encouraged to report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov …