Attorney General Marty Jackley and the state Department of Transportation are warning of another scam targeting South Dakotans.
In the latest scam, people are receiving text messages that say they have an outstanding road toll to pay.
The scammers then threaten penalties like taking away the person’s legal ability to drive. It also includes a link to an EZ Pass account that poses as an overdue payment portal.
Other states also have reported this scam, but DOT Secretary Joel Jundt says all state-owned roads and bridges are toll-free. South Dakota does not levy such taxes.
The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division offers several tips to avoid scams.
- Do not click suspicious links or accept downloads.
- Do not give into high pressured tactics to resolve the issue. Stop, take a moment, and review all information.
- Don’t trust caller ID. Don't answer the call if you don't recognize the number. Hang up on robocalls.
- Find the official number of the agency that supposedly called and call to confirm the information.
- Don’t provide money or personal information via telephone or internet to an individual or organization that you don’t know or haven’t verified.
- Be wary of any caller who tells you not to tell anyone else about the call.
- Talk to someone you trust before you provide money or personal information to someone who contacts you.
Consumers who believe they may have been a victim of any type of scam should contact the Attorney General’s Office’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-300-1986.