Good To Go! warns of scam texts

OLYMPIA – Good To Go! is asking people to be cautious as scammers are impersonating toll agencies nationwide. They are attempting to trick people into making payments and sharing their banking information.

Good To Go! is aware of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from Good To Go! and linking to a convincing fake website mirroring the official one for that payment. The text messages were not sent by Good To Go!. Good To Go! never sends texts asking for payment. See examples of the scam texts below.

People who suspect they’ve received a scam text should not click on any of the links. Instead, they should log into their account as any information Good To Go! would send about a toll bill will also be visible on your account. If you do not have a Good To Go! account Good To Go! would not send you a text. Good To Go! never asks customers to pay on websites other than Good To Go! and does not charge additional fees to make a payment.

Good To Go! encourages anyone who received a fraudulent text to file a complaint with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center or with the Federal Trade Commission. Be sure to include the phone number or email address from where the message was sent, and the website listed in the text of the message.

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An example of a text claiming to be from WSDOT and stating it is the final reminder to pay an overdue toll bill before fees are increased and legal action is taken.
The scammers impersonate WSDOT and Good To Go! and use threatening language to try and trick people into making a payment without stopping to consider if the text is a scam. 
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An example of a text claiming to be from WSDOT and stating it is the final reminder to pay an overdue toll bill before fees are increased and legal action is taken.
The scammers sometimes will use due dates that are only a day or two out to make people act quickly and not stop to think if they actually have used a toll road. 

 

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.