Scam of the weekToll roadPretends to be: Linkt27 Oct 2026
Fake unpaid toll texts are everywhere right now
A text says you owe a small toll and will be fined unless you pay through a link. It's a scam to steal your card details.
What it looks like
A text from a short number or an unknown mobile, saying you have an unpaid toll of a few dollars and a large late fee is coming.
Linkt: You have an unpaid toll of $8.45. Pay today to avoid a $185 late fee. [link removed]
How to spot it
- It threatens a big fine for a small amount
- The link isn't the toll company's real website
- You may not even have driven on a toll road
What to do
- Don't click the link
- Delete the text
- If you're worried, log in to your toll account the way you normally do
Information:
Who to report it to
- Your bank, on the number on the back of your card — straight away if you paid.
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au
- ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au (if you lost money or your accounts were hacked)
Warn your family and friends