The fraudulent text message asserts that the receiver must follow a link to pay outstanding "FastTrak Lane" tolls to avoid fines and maintain their driver's license. FasTrak, which has a slightly different spelling,

The text claims you have an unpaid toll bill and tells you you have a certain amount of time to pay before a fee will be assessed to your account. It's not real!

Officials are warning about a new text scam targeting drivers in Harris County. The text message says it's a notice of toll evasion and mentions an unpaid toll bill. It then claims that the bill must be paid within 12 hours or you could face even more fines and includes a link to pay.