Scam Claims New Mexico Drivers Need to Pay Fees for a Toll Road
Scammers impersonate New Mexico agencies to demand fake toll payments, threatening legal action; authorities urge drivers to ignore texts as the state has no toll roads.
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Toll scam targets travelers in a state with zero toll roads
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is alerting the public to an ongoing scam. This particular scam targets toll road users, even though the state does not operate any toll roads within its boundaries. State transportation officials added that they would never request toll payments from residents or visitors. Urgent messages sent as part of this scam claim “enforcement action” will begin after Wed. Feb. 4. Personal and financial informat…
Warning issued over fraudulent toll payment texts in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – State officials have issued a warning about scam text messages. The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division and the New Mexico Department of Transportation said people have received texts saying they owe outstanding highway tolls. New Mexico does not have any toll roads, and MVD said they never contact customers by text, email, [...]
Scam claims New Mexico drivers need to pay fees for a toll road
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Scam claims New Mexico drivers need to pay fees for a toll road ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A scam involving text messages about unpaid tolls is causing confusion among New Mexico drivers. The text claims that if the toll isn’t paid, the scammer will notify the Motor Vehicle Division and the state Department of Transportation. It threatens suspension of vehicle registr…
NMDOT warns drivers about toll road scams
New Mexico (KVIA)- The New Mexico Department of Transportation is warning drivers that there are no toll roads in New Mexico and officials say any messages stating that drivers in the state owe money are fake. NMDOT officials says that scammers are sending urgent messages claiming that "enforcement action" will being after Feb. 4, 2026. These scams are attempts to steal personal and financial information by sending text messages or emails demand…
New Mexico Public Warned vs Toll-Fee Scams Amid Fraud Cases Rise
New Mexico authorities are warning the public about a surge in fake toll-fee scams. Residents are reminded that the state has no toll roads. The alert comes as federal data show fraud complaints and losses in New Mexico continue to climb. The post New Mexico Public Warned vs Toll-Fee Scams Amid Fraud Cases Rise appeared first on Brant.One.
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