Will I get an SMS for every toll I pass?

No. Tolls are usually deducted automatically from your tag or account. You only get notified if there is a persistent issue with your payment method.

What if I already entered my card on a fake toll site?

Contact your bank immediately and cancel your card. Scammers often wait a few days before making large unauthorized purchases.

How can I safely pay an overdue toll?

Log into your official toll account via their website or app, or call their customer service line directly using a number from an old statement.

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Verify road toll notices before you pay a penalty.

Scammers use the fear of heavy fines to trick drivers into paying fake 'overdue' toll fees. These messages often look like they come from Linkt, E-Toll, or official government portals.

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How to spot a Road Toll Scam

Legitimate toll agencies have specific ways of contacting you. Watch out for these common fraudulent patterns.

The 'Overdue Account' text

A message claiming your account has an overdue balance that must be paid immediately to avoid further legal action.

Fake 'Penalty Notice' alerts

An urgent text claiming a penalty has been issued to your vehicle and providing a link to 'view' or 'pay' the fine.

The 'Failed Payment' prompt

A notification claiming your last toll payment failed and your account is now suspended until you 'update' your card.

Unsolicited 'Refund' offers

Occasionally, scammers offer a 'toll refund' to trick you into entering your bank details on a phishing site.

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Non-official domain names

Official toll links are secure and specific (e.g., linkt.com.au). Scammers use domains like 'toll-overdue-pay.com' or 'road-tolls-online.net'.

Sent from a personal mobile number

If the message comes from a random +61 mobile number instead of a verified corporate sender ID, it is a major red flag.

Urgent and threatening tone

Language that mentions 'arrest warrants', 'court dates', or 'vehicle impounding' for a simple unpaid toll is almost always a scam.

Request for sensitive personal info

Legitimate toll agencies won't ask for your full driver's license number or your bank password via a text message link.

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