The Arizona Department of Transportation is warning the public about a scam involving texts claiming delinquent toll fees. Arizona Department of Transportation noted several signs of the scam, including the use of "AZDOT" instead of "ADOT" and the phrase "Now Payment." Arizona does not operate toll roads, and the phone number and website in the message are not legitimate.
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising the public about fraudulent messages, referred to as "smishing." These messages attempt to deceive individuals into providing money or personal information. Arizona Department of Transportation recommends deleting suspicious messages without engaging and, for iPhone users, flagging them as junk. The scam often uses false road toll claims to appear legitimate.
Victims of smishing scams can file a complaint with the federal Internet Crime Complaint Center, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. When filing a complaint, individuals are required to provide details such as the originating phone number and fraudulent website. Reporting these incidents helps prevent further scams.
