Think Smarter by Kit Harlow
THINK SMARTERABOUT SCAMS
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Shopping & travel

The unpaid-toll text

A text claims an overdue road toll needs immediate payment to avoid penalties.

U.S. sourceEstablished scam

What they want

Payment information entered on a copied website.

YOUR NEXT MOVE

Check through another route.

Check directly with the toll operator using its independently verified website. Do not reply to the unexpected message.

Already responded?

Stop contact and ask someone you trust for help. If you paid or exposed account details, contact the affected service through its official channel.

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