Indiana, New Mexico Warn of Toll Payment Scam

Authorities in Indiana and New Mexico are warning residents about a widespread toll payment scam involving fraudulent texts and emails. In Indiana, scammers exploited a hacked contractor account to impersonate state agencies and send fake payment requests, but officials confirmed no state systems were breached and Indiana does not send toll invoices via text or email. In New Mexico, residents continue to receive urgent messages demanding toll payments, despite the state having no toll roads or electronic toll collection. Both states stress that these scams are designed to steal personal and financial information by creating a sense of urgency or threatening legal action. The public is cautioned to ignore such messages, avoid clicking on suspicious links or QR codes, and report or delete scam communications. Officials reiterate that legitimate state agencies will never request toll payments through unsolicited electronic messages.