*  [Scamming – Fraud](/categories/phishing-scamming-fraud-identity-theft/) VDOT Immediate Payment Required Scam Text=========================================*  0 0*  3*  1 *  Mar 9, 2025 2025-03-09T09:35:23-05:00*  Mar 9, 2025 2025-03-09T09:38:46-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA)  VDOT Toll scam text messages like the one below are being sent to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the Virginia Department of Transportation(VDOT) does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using language like final notice ‘ or, avoid penalties or similar. The websites provided will closely resemble legitimate toll payment sites due to the use of graphics from official online sources. Advertisements – Continue reading below A ‘VDOT Immediate Payment Required’ Text Scam———————————————> >> VDOT Final Reminder: You have an outstanding>> toll. Your toll account balance is outstanding. If you fail to pay by March 6, 2025. you will face penalties or legal action. Now Payment:>> https://vdot.virginia- ticketew.xin/us>> (Please reply Y, then exit the SMS and open it again to activate the link, or copy the link to your Safari browser and open it)>> Please settle your toll>> immediately after reading this message to avoid penalties for delaying the payment.>> Thank you for your>> cooperation.The link in the scam text goes to a fake and phishing website operated by scammers that steals their victims’ personal, financial information and use it fraudulently.If you were tricked into disclosing your banking information, please contact your bank immediately for help, before it is used fraudulently by scammers. Check the comment section below for additional information, share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. And, to quickly find answers to your questions, use our search engine. Write your comment or view the ones below. + Save Was this article helpful?*  (1)* *  (0)* Advertisements – Continue reading below Comments, Answers, Reviews or Questions To protect your privacy, please remove sensitive or identifiable information from your comments, questions, or reviews. Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic.
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