While people are complaining about the FasTrak scam, it's a good rule of thumb to do this with any text message you receive asking for money.

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued a warning about a recent surge in smishing scams targeting drivers with fraudulent claims of unpaid road tolls.

From hackers targeting ‘travel braggers’ to email phishing attacks, anyone can become a victim of fraud. One scam making the rounds recently exploits a common anxiety of many drivers: passing through tolls without paying.

These text messages claim that the recipient has unpaid tolls that need to be paid quickly to avoid the fine. These texts have a warning about the alleged bill, which sometimes includes a dollar amount owed,