Be wary of unsolicited text messages redirecting you to MyGoodToGotoll.com, it’s nothing but a scam targeting Washington drivers. Most of our readers have reached out to us via mail to help determine if these text messages are legit or part of an unending ploy of scams circulating in 2024. Here’s how we investigated.
MyGoodToGo Toll Scam Text: How It Works
MyGoodToGo toll scam targets unsuspecting Washington drivers claiming you have an unpaid toll while pretending to be the real deal. The text says:
“Washington mygoodtogo tolls services, our records indicate that your vehicle has an unpaid toll invoice. To avoid additional charges of $66.70 please settle your balance of $6.67 at mygoodtogotoll.com“.
After you click “Payment,” the site asks for your personal details and credit card information. It’s important to know that MyGoodToGo will never ask you to make payments online anywhere except MyGoodToGo.com.
What Happens If You Click the Link?
Clicking the link could lead to a scam where the scammers tries to steal your personal info, like your driver’s license number or your identity. If you pay through the link, you could lose your money and the scammer might also get your credit card details.
What to Do If You Receive a Fraudulent Email or Text
- File a Complaint: Report the scam to the IC3. Make sure to include the phone number or email address from which the message was sent, and the website listed in the text.
- Delete the Message: After reporting, delete the email or text.
- Don’t click links or reply to the text right away. Scammers want you to act quickly, so take your time.
- Check Directly: If you’re not sure the text is real, contact the toll agency using a phone number or website you know is correct.
- Report It: Use your phone’s “report junk” feature or forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) to report it.
- Delete the Message: After reporting, delete the text. Don’t engage with suspicious messages.
- Tell Others: Share this info with friends and family to help them avoid scams.
- Report Scams: If you find a scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Solution for Victims of MyGoodToGo.com Scam
Inform Their Credit Card Company
If you provided your credit card details on this scam site, the first step you should take is calling your credit card company. They need to know that your card details have been compromised so as to closely monitor and prevent any unauthorized charges.
Place a Credit Freeze or Fraud Alert
Fraud alert is sort of like a two-factor authentication process for accessing your credit, whereas a credit freeze blocks anyone from accessing your credit — until you remove it. The credit freeze is the best option for you, if you know you wouldn’t be using the credit card anytime soon.
Scan Their Device with a Malware Checker Tool
There’s a likelihood that your device has been infested by malware or spyware after visiting the spoofed website. Scanning your device with a malware removal tool will detect and remove any viruses, spyware, or other malicious programs.
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