17-03-2025
El Paso County DMV warning of ongoing scam
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning the public about an ongoing fraudulent text message scam that impersonates ExpressToll.
El Paso County said many DMV customers have reported getting text messages claiming they have an unpaid toll balance and must click a link to make a payment. El Paso County warned the messages are not legitimate and should be ignored.
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According to El Paso County, the messages often come from foreign phone numbers and contain a payment link designed to steal personal and financial information, some county employees have gotten the messages on both personal and work phones.
El Paso County said if you get one of these messages do not click the link, report the message as spam, and block the sender. You can verify toll balances directly by visiting the official ExpressToll website or by calling customer service at (303) 537-3470.
El Paso County said official toll agencies do not send payment requests through unsolicited text messages.
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