St. John, Indiana — Police are warning residents about scam text messages falsely claiming unpaid Indiana toll violations, urging recipients not to click links or provide personal information.
According to the St. John Police Department, the messages claim to be a “Final Notice” for unpaid Indiana Toll Road charges and threaten additional fines, enforcement action, or Bureau of Motor Vehicles registration holds if payment is not made by a specified date. Police say the texts are fraudulent and part of an ongoing scam.
The messages typically include a payment link designed to appear official, often referencing Indiana law or state agencies. In some cases, the links fail to load or redirect to suspicious websites. Police emphasized that these messages are not sent by the Indiana Toll Road or the Indiana BMV.
Authorities advise anyone who receives one of these texts to delete it immediately and avoid clicking any links. Residents should not provide personal, financial, or vehicle information in response to unsolicited messages.
Officials also recommend checking toll balances only through verified, official channels, such as the Indiana Toll Road’s official website, rather than through links sent via text message.
Scam toll notices have been reported in multiple Indiana communities, often targeting commuters and drivers who regularly use toll roads. Police say the messages are designed to create urgency by threatening penalties or license-related consequences.
Anyone who believes they may have interacted with a scam message or provided information is encouraged to monitor their financial accounts and report the incident to local authorities.
For questions or concerns, residents can contact the St. John Police Department directly through its official website or non-emergency phone number.
This alert may be especially relevant for commuters and young workers who frequently use toll roads.
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