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Turnpike Text Scams
If you receive a text claiming that you owe turnpike fees, it’s a scam. The scam text claims if you don't pay now, you’ll owe larger fines later.
The Ohio Turnpike Commission and other toll authorities NEVER request payment or notify drivers of violations by text.
Text scams from imposters posing as companies or agencies are common. You may get scam texts about surprise deliveries or pending transactions.
Protect Yourself
- Never click on links in unexpected texts. They can load malware onto your phone or computer.
- Do not respond directly to any text demanding a payment or telling you about a problem. Figure out another way to verify – for example, by logging into your account. For the Turnpike Commission, visit ohioturnpike.org or ezpassoh.com.
- Don’t call the phone numbers provided in suspicious texts – they only lead you to a scammer.
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