The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) said in a press release it was alerted to a text message scam, or “smishing,” using the name of DriveKS, the state’s new toll payment system. The fraudulent messages include a photo of the DriveKS logo, claiming unpaid balances, and threatening additional fees.
Customers should be cautious:
- Do not click on links in unsolicited texts.
- KTA does not send unsolicited text messages or charge extra fees as mentioned in the scam.
- KTA does not send texts for toll payments.
Random phone numbers appear to be targeted, unrelated to actual toll accounts. Similar scams have been reported nationwide since April.
If you receive such a text, report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. This site is designed to share information about internet crimes with various law enforcement agencies.
