NMDOT Issues Toll Scam Alert: New Mexico Has No Toll Roads

NMDOT NEWS RELEASE
Courtesy of the Los Alamos Reporter
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The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is warning residents about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans with fake toll road payment demands.

“These scammers create a false sense of urgency by threatening license suspension or legal action to panic people into making payments,” said Sec. Ricky Serna, NMDOT. “Remember, since New Mexico has no toll roads, any message claiming you owe toll fees in our state is 100% fraudulent.”

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.

Current 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.