'We don't send text messages' | Harris County Toll Road Authority warns about ramped up scams
But it never sends text messages requesting payment. "So, that's your first clue," HCTRA Assistant Director of Communications Tracy Jackson said. "If you get a text message from somebody claiming to be from HCTRA,
Don't Click on Those Road Toll Texts. Officials Issue Warnings About the Smishing Scam
State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information,
This E-ZPass toll road scam is spreading, FBI warns. Here's what to know in Arizona
The FBI is warning about a smishing scam claiming you owe money on unpaid toll road feed. Here's what they say to do if you get the text messages.
Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram
An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.
Harris Co. Toll Road Authority tells drivers to stay wary of scam texts asking for toll payments
Customers are being warned again, this time by the Harris County Toll Road Authority, to stay aware of phishing scams involving texts regarding toll payments being sent across the country. The video above is from a previous report linked below.
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Harris County: Police sketch released of suspect wanted in child's aggravated kidnapping and assault
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the aggravated ...
Harris County DA Sean Teare personally takes on high-profile deputy death case
Adolfo Serrano rejects a plea deal in the intoxication manslaughter case of Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis. HOUSTON — The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Harris County deputy constable in ...
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Suspect Arrested for Assault and Criminal Mischief at Birnam Wood Food Store in Harris County
John Patrick Brown was arrested for assault and criminal mischief at a food store after a confrontation and property damage.
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Harris County sues local concrete batch plant for allegedly violating safety codes
The lawsuit alleges that Yellow Jacket ReadyMix LLC “failed to obtain required Floodplain and Fire Code permits, pass the ...
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Harris County jail officials say 55-year-old died hours after being booked
A 55-year-old was found unresponsive in the processing area of the Harris County jail about 12 hour after being arrested last ...
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Man wanted for stealing nearly $600 in cosmetics from Walgreens in northwest Harris County
Authorities are seeking public assistance after a man stole nearly $600 in cosmetics from a Walgreens on Cypress Rosehill ...
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‘We need a stable government:’ Harris County Attorney joins legal fight against federal layoffs
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has joined a nationwide legal challenge against the Trump Administration's ongoing ...
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Harris County adjusts map that incorrectly showed flood prevention projects as complete
After the story ran on Eyewitness News Tuesday, an agency spokesperson told ABC13 that it had removed the complete projects from the map to clear any confusion.
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‘Blatant disregard for the rules:’ Harris County sues concrete plant over safety violations
Harris County sues Yellow Jacket ReadyMix for ignoring fire safety & floodplain rules, risking community safety in Lindale ...
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Harris County DA lays out priorities for his office, including how to deal with overcrowded jail
Teare spoke to dozens of Harris County residents about what he's calling a positive interaction program, or PIP. It's where neighbors help with community policing. The DA and a Houston Police ...
Acquitted Harris County deputy blocked from returning to previous job; now with Precinct 4 constable's office
A Harris County law enforcement commission blocked a fired sheriff’s deputy acquitted of murder from getting his job back, records show. Garrett Hardin, a 21-year law enforcement veteran, was fired ...