A new scam is making the rounds, with scammers targeting drivers through text messages claiming they owe money to a state tolling agency. Many people in the WCNC Charlotte newsroom have received similar texts demanding payment by a certain date.

WCNC Charlotte has previously looked into similar scam texts that Charlotte officials warned drivers about.

So, how should you respond if you receive one of these messages? Meghan Bragg verifies: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/fake-toll-scam-alert-2-11-2025/275-2e062475-0531-4838-8ff8-b1a2f5dc21e6

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