Got a text about unpaid tolls in West Virginia? DMV says its a scam
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Have you received a text from the West Virginia DMV saying your 'toll account is unpaid?' You're not alone, and you're most likely not in any trouble either, officials say.
In a release put out Wednesday, the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) warned that scam texts have been going out to the public, warning them that if they don't pay an outstanding balance soon, they could face suspension, license revocation or negative hits to their credit.
'None of it is legitimate,' DMV officials said.
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The message also includes a link to a website where people can pay the false bill. DMV officials said that the department does not send out texts and urged the public not to click on any links they receive claiming to be from it.
A sample version of the scam can be found below. It should be noted that the referenced 'West Virginia Administrative Code 15C-16.003' is not even a real part of the actual State Code.
'Our system shows that your toll account is still unpaid. According to West Virginia Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you fail to pay the outstanding amount by June 5, the Department of Motor Vehicles will initiate formal enforcement proceedings starting June 6. Consequences include:1. Violation information will be recorded in the Department of Motor Vehicles enforcement database2. Vehicle registration is suspended3. Driver's license is revoked for at least 30 days4. Mandatory payment of 35% administrative service fee5. Possible legal action and negative credit reportPay Now:'
The West Virginia Parkways Authority put out a similar warning about scam 'E-ZPass' text earlier this year, and the FBI has warned of similar unpaid toll bill scams happening across the country.
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