The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is reminding mobile phone users everywhere to be aware of a resurgence in fraudulent texts from scammers requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fake websites.
August 27, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission: BEREA, Ohio (Aug. 27, 2024) – The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission’s customer service center is experiencing increased call volume following the delivery of unpaid tolls invoices. As a result of the increased call volume, the Ohio Turnpike has suspended all late fees, collections, and Ohio BMV registration holds.
August 21, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission: BEREA, Ohio (Aug. 21, 2024) -- The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is reminding mobile device owners everywhere to be aware of a resurgence in fraudulent texts from scammers requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fake websites. The Ohio Turnpike does NOT request its customers to make payments by text. Collections of unpaid tolls and/or toll violations do NOT occur by text either.
July 22, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission: BEREA, Ohio (July 22, 2024) – The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is reminding toll customers everywhere to be aware of a resurgence in fraudulent texts from scammers requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fraudulent websites. The Ohio Turnpike does NOT request its E-ZPass customers to make payments by text. Collections of unpaid tolls and/or toll violations do NOT occur by text either.