Scam alert · February 2, 2027 · active
New wave of FasTrak toll texts hitting California numbers
Readers across California reported a surge of "FasTrak unpaid toll" texts this week, most from overseas numbers and all linking to lookalike domains. Amounts are $4.15 to $12.50 with a late fee threatened for today.
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The texts started Monday morning and were reported by readers from San Diego to Sacramento by Tuesday. Several versions name a specific bridge or toll road; the link domains change every few hours. None of them is FasTrak.
Toll agencies in California contact drivers by mail to the vehicle’s registered address, or through the account you created. A text with a payment link is a scam every time. The full scam record has the red flags and what to do if you paid.
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The unpaid toll text scamThe unpaid toll text scam is a text message claiming you owe a small toll balance and must pay through a link today to avoid a late fee; the link leads to a fake toll-agency page that takes your card number and personal details.
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