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There has been a recent surge in unpaid toll scams, said Michael Scheumack, chief innovation officer atIdentityIQ.
The texts aim to trick you into providing your credit card or other personal information to scammers.
Its tempting to tap on these links but think twice before you do.
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Dont fall for the false sense of urgency, Scheumack said.
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The risk this scam poses to your identity and finances depends on the data you provide, Scheumack said.
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