by Zola Sigmon

Mon, March 10th 2025 at 6:03 PM

FILE – A text scam involving toll fees is claiming victims throughout Western North Carolina. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)

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WLOS — A text scam involving toll fees is claiming victims throughout Western North Carolina.

Many WNC drivers have reported receiving texts claiming to be from North Carolina Toll Services, threatening a late fee of $50 if drivers don’t pay the toll by following the link in the text.

The text further claims to be the final reminder of the payment and poses as organizations such as E-ZPass, EZDriveMA and FasTrak.

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Drivers are instructed to never click on the link included in the text, as this is a way for scammers to access their devices.

Additionally, the state’s toll services want to remind drivers that toll fees will never be sent via text, only through letters.