News Summary
Residents of South Carolina are being warned about a text message scam concerning toll charges. The local Department of Consumer Affairs has clarified that the Southern Connector Toll Road does not use SMS to contact customers regarding overdue fees. Instead, official communications come via the United States Postal Service. Residents are urged to ignore dubious texts and report potential scams to the appropriate authorities.
Beware of Toll Fee Text Message Scams in South Carolina!
If you’re living in South Carolina, listen up! The local Department of Consumer Affairs has issued an urgent warning about a devious text message scam that’s been causing quite a stir among residents. This scam is all about toll charges, and it’s been misleading folks into thinking they owe money.
What’s the Scoop?
You may have received a text message out of the blue, informing you that you’ve got overdue toll charges. Sounds alarming, right? But here’s the catch: the Southern Connector Toll Road has came out and clarified that they do NOT contact customers via SMS or text messages! If you’re a driver in the area, keep your eyes peeled and your phone alerts set to stun because this is a scam!
Instead of sending out texts, the good folks at the Southern Connector only reach out to toll violators through the old-school way: the United States Postal Service. So if you’re getting those sneaky messages claiming you owe money, just hit the pause button and deny, deny, deny!
How to Stay Safe
So, what should you do if you receive one of these dubious texts? First and foremost, ignore it. Don’t respond, and definitely don’t click on any links that may pop up in those shady messages. If you’re curious about any toll charges, you can always reach out to the Southern Connector directly by dialing 864-537-2150. Better safe than sorry!
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