The rise of scams when it comes to tickets, toll fees, and other road-related charges has become alarming in recent years. People check their text messages, only to find a note claiming that they owe money for an unpaid traffic ticket. In a rush to make things right, many people just click on the link and settle the payment, without thinking to double-check the legitimacy of the claim. And scammers count on that.
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a public warning about a wave of impersonation scams. One thing remains true: the NHTSA will never contact any member of the public demanding payment for a traffic violation. Here’s what you need to know about these growing scams and how you should handle them when you receive one.
