TxTag users targeted in sophisticated phishing scheme
Cybercriminals are upping their game with a new scam that blurs the line between real and fake, exploiting official-looking emails to quietly harvest your most sensitive data.
A new phishing campaign targets employees with fake TxTag toll payment alerts, using legitimate-looking government domains to trick recipients into handing over sensitive information. The emails warn users of an impending account suspension unless they urgently pay a small fee, creating a false alarm to prompt quick action.
While the messages appear to come from official sources, researchers found they actually originate from an Indiana-based GovDelivery system—not Texas toll authorities—highlighting a subtle but crucial red flag. Once victims click the link, they are taken to a convincing replica of the TxTag payment site hosted at a fraudulent domain.
The page displays a believable debt of $6.69 to make the request seem routine and non-threatening. However, instead of simply logging in, users are asked to provide full personal details and, later, complete credit card information—including CVV codes.
The phishing site even validates card data to ensure the theft yields high-quality credentials. After submitting the data, victims see a fake processing message, which may be followed by an error claiming the card is unsupported.
That trick often leads users to input additional card details, giving attackers access to multiple financial accounts. The scam exemplifies the growing sophistication of phishing attacks in the US that combine technical misdirection with emotional manipulation, preying on trust in government branding and the fear of financial penalties.
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