Beware of New Scam Text Messages For Unpaid Tolls

September 19, 2025 – There is a rash of scam texts being sent to Texas phone numbers this month. Here is an example of one such text.

Texas (TxDMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Begins September 21th.

Our records indicate that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you fail to pay by September 20, 2025, we will take the following actions:

1. Report to the TxDMV violation database

2. Suspend your vehicle registration effective September 20th

3. Suspend your driving privileges for 30 days

4. Pay a 35% service fee at toll booths

5. You may be prosecuted, and your credit score will be affected.

Pay Now: [SCAM WEBSITE REDACTED BY KSST]

Please pay immediately, before enforcement begins, to avoid license suspension and further legal trouble.

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No legitimate government agency would send a message like this to any customer. If you receive a text like this, delete it immediately. Do not reply to it or click any link inside it. Those action will let scammers know a real person received the text, and they will increase their efforts to scam you.