Dutchess County warns residents after surge in fraudulent toll violation texts

Dutchess County scam alert: Fake toll enforcement texts threaten fines, license suspension

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – A wave of fraudulent text messages claiming unpaid toll violations is spreading across Dutchess County, prompting officials to issue a public warning as reports continue to rise this week. The messages, disguised as notices from a New York court or traffic authority, threaten enforcement action and demand immediate payment through suspicio...