Baltimore, Maryland – Maryland officials are warning residents about fraudulent toll violation texts seeking personal information.
According to the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, scam messages are circulating that falsely claim recipients owe unpaid toll fees and must appear in court or pay fines. The agency emphasized that Maryland does not send text messages demanding payment for toll violations.
The scam message includes what appears to be a “Maryland Court Summons” for the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City, listing a case number, court date and charge for failure to pay tolls. The image shared by MDTA Police shows the word “SCAM” stamped across the document.
Officials say the fraudulent texts attempt to pressure recipients into scanning a QR code or submitting payment information online. The messages reportedly seek credit card numbers, card security codes, usernames and passwords.
MDTA Police are urging residents not to click links or provide personal information in response to unsolicited text messages. Anyone who receives the scam text is encouraged to report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
Authorities stress that official toll violation notices are sent by mail, not text message.
The warning is especially relevant for commuters who regularly use Maryland toll roads, including the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and Fort McHenry Tunnel.
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