City of Billings, MT

05/15/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/15/2025 14:21

SCAM ALERT - Fraudulent Text Message regarding unpaid tolls

SCAM ALERT - FRAUDULENT TEXT MESSAGE REGARDING UNPAID TOLLS

City of Billings - Parking Division

The City of Billings is warning residents about a scam text message falsely claiming that you owe unpaid tolls and may face DMV suspension, legal action, or credit damage.

• Montana does NOT have toll roads.

• The City of Billings Parking Division does NOT communicate by text message.

• The phone number sending the message is not from the U.S.

• The web link provided (mt.gov-pfx.win) is not a legitimate government site.

• The message contains errors such as "May 17st," which indicate it is a scam.

The Montana Department of Justice is aware of the situation and is working on resolving the issue.

Please remain alert and do not engage with or respond to suspicious messages.

Thank you for helping prevent fraud in our community.

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