Scammers are targeting Texans with fake text messages claiming drivers owe unpaid tolls. Victims say the messages look real — complete with court seals, case numbers, and QR codes that lead to phony payment sites. In some cases, people in smaller communities like Matagorda County have been tricked into giving up banking details. Experts warn it’s a growing “QR phishing” trend, where crooks use QR codes instead of links to steal money and information. Officials remind residents: real toll agencies never demand payment by text.