RALEIGH, NC — Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority are warning North Carolinians about a surge in text message scams falsely claiming to be from NC Quick Pass and other tolling agencies. These scams demand payment for supposed unpaid tolls, and the North Carol ina Department of Justice is actively investigating. “These scam texts are targeting a massive number of people—including me,”  Attorney General Jeff Jackson said. “Don’t fall for them, and please warn your family. We’re investigating, but in the meantime, be wary of any unsolicited texts—especially those that claim to be from the government or threaten legal action.” The scam texts are sent at random, not specifically targeting actual toll users. The scam has since spread nationwide. NC Quick Pass is receiving thousands of phone calls each day from citizens asking about the legitimacy of the texts. Clicking the link in these texts can expose victims to financial fraud, allowing scammers access to bank accounts and personal data. his scam is part of a series of scams that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is aware of. If you receive one of these scam texts, you should: File a complaint with the IC3, www.ic3.gov​, and be sure to include: The phone number from where the text originated. The website listed within the text ...read more read less