This alert comes after a surge in calls from concerned citizens who received fraudulent text messages. NMDOT officials emphasize that New Mexico does not operate any toll roads within state boundaries and will never request toll payments from residents or visitors.

  Scam details

Scammers are sending urgent messages claiming that “enforcement action” will begin after May 14, 2025. These sophisticated scams attempt to steal personal and financial information by:

Sending text messages or emails demanding immediate toll payment.

Making phone calls claiming toll violations with threats of penalties.

Creating convincing fake websites that mimic official government pages.

How to protect yourself:

Ignore all unexpected messages about unpaid New Mexico toll roads.

Do not click links in suspicious texts or emails about toll violations.

Never scan QR codes from unexpected messages about toll payments.