You should be wary of any links in the message, Ramzan said. If you think the link is legitimate, you can (and should) hover over to check the URL before you click. "If the URL looks off or doesn't match the official site, it's likely a scam," he said. To play it safe, call the toll agency directly to take care of any unpaid tolls.

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