Toll scammers are now asking for less money; here's why that makes them more dangerous

Toll scammers are increasingly requesting smaller amounts like 99 cents to verify valid phone numbers for future fraud. Cybersecurity expert Michael Skiba noted a 900% rise in these scams, which use fake texts, emails, or mail and sometimes mimic official government communications with state seals. Scammers now employ tactics like warning about 'fraudulent toll charges' to trick victims into engaging.