TxDOT warning drivers of spike in texting scams targeting TxTag customers

UPDATE 2/25/25

TxDOT is aware of continued scams targeting TxTag customers regarding outstanding toll charges. TxTag does not send emails or text messages to customers regarding balances due.

If you received a suspicious message, do not click on any links and do not call TxTag's customer service phone number. Please report it to the Federal Trade Commissiononlineand/or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center athttps://ic3.gov.

AUSTIN – Texting scams are targeting toll customers in Texas saying they’re from TxTag, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning everyone to be on the lookout.

There have been multiple reports of TxTag customers receiving text messages claiming to have a balance due or past due. These SMS text phishing scams, also known as smishing, have been occurring since April, but appear to have increased recently. TxDOT is working to have fraudulent websites taken down in hopes of preventing customers from becoming victims.

TxTag takes customer account security and verification very seriously. While TxTag currently communicates with customers via email, text and outbound phone calls, it will not send text messages regarding final payment reminders or past due balances. Any text messages sent to TxTag customers will be sent from 22498.

TxDOT asks TxTag customers to be vigilant of these ongoing scams and not click on or open any links.

Emails and texts are sent to the email address and/or the phone number that customers provide in their account. Customers are required to opt into email and/or text notifications in order to receive emails and/or texts from TxTag. If customers are unsure if they are opted into email and/or text notifications, they can log into their TxTag online account or contact TxTag customer service to confirm.

TxTag requires all customers to confirm their account information and verify their identity before providing any information to ensure they are speaking with the correct person on the account.

If you received a suspicious message, do not click on any links and do not call TxTag's customer service phone number. Please report it to the Federal Trade Commissiononline and/or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center athttps://ic3.gov.

The FBI posted more information on this scam online.

Contact Media Relations at MediaRelations@txdot.gov or 512-463-8700.