Louisianans Beware: New Texas Toll Scam Could Cost You Hundreds

If you drive in Dallas, you're probably trying to avoid all the tolls. Who wants to get hit with random toll bills that will eventually add up to hundreds of dollars? The best thing to do is to get a toll tag, however, most Louisianans aren't in Texas often enough to get toll tags specifically for Texas.

Have You Ever Taken a Toll Road During a Weekend Escape in Dallas?

If you think you're the only one that is sitting there calculating if saving 27 minutes of a mini road trip is worth the chaos of paying a toll you are not alone. Have you been hit with a text telling you that you owe on a toll you took?

The Texas Toll Texts Are Scamming Louisianans

If you take a quick look, it looks legitimate. Your first thought might be, "Let me just take care of this $7 bill so it doesn't add up." however, that is what the scammers are counting.

Shreveport Residents Have Reported They are Being Targeted for This Toll Scam

One Shreveport resident just fell for the scam and luckily their bank caught the scammers before they could steal over $800. The Shreveport resident claims that they had just been in Dallas for the weekend and admitted they in fact used several toll roads. They followed the links to pay the ticket and before they realized it, their bank sent out texts alerting them that there was suspicious activity.

Why is a company based out of India charging you for your toll fees? Simply put, it's a scam. Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce company, headquartered in Bangalore. If you are sent to a website like this do not give up your credit card information. Unfortunately, this tolling scam resurfaces every year and targets Louisiana travelers. Your best bet is to ignore these texts and block the number from texting you.