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State officials warn of new toll scam email, text messages
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Indiana officials are warning of new scam messages that appear to be coming from state agencies, alleging unpaid toll fees.
13News employees have received emails and text messages May 12 and 13 that appear to be coming from several state agencies, including:
Indiana Governor's Office
Family and Social Services Administration
Indiana State Comptroller
Indiana Department of Correction
Indiana Department of Child Services
Indiana Department of Education
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Indiana Department of Insurance
Indiana Department of Transportation
Indiana Office of Technology
Indiana Horse Racing Commission
"You have unpaid toll fees totaling $6.69. Failure to pay may result in penalties or vehicle registration holds," the messages state, along with a link you're instructed to click to pay your balance.
MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-state-officials-warn-scam-email-text-messages-office-of-technology/531-676f4428-845b-4b98-a439-c07478bf66ee