Harris Co. Toll Road Authority tells drivers to stay wary of scam texts asking for toll payments

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Customers are being warned again, this time by the Harris County Toll Road Authority, to stay aware of phishing scams involving texts regarding toll payments being sent across the country.

The video above is from a previous report linked below.

Officials at the state and local level are warning customers to practice caution when receiving the texts.

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The texts in question mimic tolling agencies attempting to get phone users to input their debit or credit card information to pay a non-existent road toll amount.

HCTRA released a statement stating that the agency does not send SMS messages regarding billing and will not ask customers for their financial information that way.

The agency says those receiving the texts should verify the sender before clicking links, responding, or opening attachments.

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Drivers who receive unsolicited messages can review their accounts on the HCTRA website or by calling the service department at 281-875-3279.