Americans have been targeted by a surge of unsolicited text messages falsely claiming unpaid E-ZPass tolls. These sophisticated scams, orchestrated by Chinese-speaking cybercriminals, aim to steal personal and financial information.

Unpaid toll scam texts are on the rise, tricking thousands into sharing personal and financial details. Known as "smishing," this scam mimics real toll agencies, sending fake messages with urgent payment requests.

All over the country, people are receiving texts telling them they have unpaid tolls. It's a type of scam called "smishing", and it is everywhere–scammers are impersonating the agencies and companies that collect money for all kinds of things.