For Arizonan families, spring break can mean a driving trip to California.

And that could mean traveling on one of the state’s toll roads.

So, this is perfect timing for scammers trying to take advantage of driver’s memories and wallets!

Toll collection systems allow you to pay your tolls online. 

The Better Business Bureau is seeing an increase in texts warning about an unpaid oll and threatening action if it’s not handled immediately.

Some texts call it an “E-ZPass” final reminder.

It says “you will be penalized and subject to legal action.” 

You’re instructed to pay through an E-ZPass link sent in the text.

Don’t click!

While E-ZPass is a toll payment system used in some states, it is NOT accepted in California.

That state uses a system called “FasTrak.”

Scammers recently sent bogus texts about FasTrak as well, including small amounts owed to lure more people and increase clicks.

Both E-ZPass  and FasTrak  say they never request payment by text.

The bogus websites have been taken down.

But the toll text scams continue around the country using different names at different times.

Bottom line, never click on unknown links in texts or emails. 

It could lead to scammers taking your money, your personal information or leaving a virus on your phone or computer.

If you have a toll payment account in California or any other state and think there could be an issue, log into that account to check.

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