Is the text saying I owe an unpaid toll a scam?

Yes — the “unpaid toll” or “E-ZPass balance” text is a mass smishing campaign, not a real notice. Toll agencies don't demand payment by text message, and the tiny fee, the same-day deadline, and the threats of DMV penalties are designed to rush you onto a fake payment page that steals your card. If you genuinely drive toll roads, log in through the toll agency's official website or app — never through a texted link.

Educational verdict from documented scam patterns — not a live report. For a 0–100 risk score on the exact link in your hand, run the checker.