PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is warning customers about a widespread text scam claiming they have an unpaid toll and directing them to a fake website. According to RITBA, customers received texts on Tuesday saying they owed money "from your recent trip on the Kansas toll road." The messages urge recipients to click a link to settle the supposed balance to avoid additional fees. Below is an example of the fraudulent message: RITBA advises that these are "smishing" messages designed to trick users into visiting a fraudulent website. To safely check their accounts, customers should only use the official RITBA E-ZPass website. Anyone who receives such a text is encouraged to report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center or forward the message to 7726 (SPAM). RELATED: Phone scammers impersonate Newport police Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW