CHARLOTTE — Heads up about a new text message scam claiming you will face a penalty for late toll fees.
People across North Carolina are receiving a text message claiming they have an unpaid toll invoice and will face additional charges of $76.
However, this is a smishing scam that is impacting numerous states.
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority said they would never request payment by text.
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