E470 Public Highway | E470 Public Highway Authority E470 Express Toll attempting to scam people Denver, Colorado | 8th of Aug, 2011 by User151425 | This is a private company that owns and operates a toll road in the Denver area. Although I have never been on this toll road, I received a bill for tolls. I called them and said it must be a mistake - but was told they didn't make mistakes. I wasn't in Colorado when the tolls were charged, and the license plate was not mine. They insisted it was mine and demanded payment. I was emailed a photo of the license plate - which my Motor Vehicle Department tells me is registered to another person in another town - although it had been registered to me some 20 years ago and expired. The E-470 company representative at first refused to attempt any correction and demanded that I provide proof it wasn't my car, but after speaking to a supervisor, she said they will look into it. As far as I am concerned, this is an attempted scam. Even if you avoid E-470, you may be billed for tolls! | Track this Report 2 Comments | Post a Comment | |
Comments 4704 days ago by Anonymous | They didn't send me a bill. I receive a letter from an attorney's office, threatening me for payment of $27. $15 is for a 'collection fee'. If they'd have sent me the bill on time there would be no fee. This was after only 1 month ! | | |
4550 days ago by 820 | They're back at it again...sending "3rd notice collection letters" which MIRACULOUSLY find their way to your home address no problem, when notice #1 and #2 never seemed to find their way!!! Total scam, fraudulant business practices, hope they get caught. I'm guessing most of their "business" is done with these "small" $20 fees and fines...when you have thousands of people "just paying it" because it's not worth their time to deal with all of the BS...but add it all up and you have a huge SCAM!! that the state DOT does NOTHING about!!! Not to mention all of those poor people slapped with HUGE fines late last year. I hope NO ONE in the state drives this highway, DO NOT support this "business" | | |
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FAQs
As we previously reported, this is not the first time the FBI first warned of a scam targeting toll road users back in April. A new wave of scam texts has been reported and looks like the image below. ExpressToll and E-470 never collect any payment or personal information through text messages.
What happens if you don't pay toll in Colorado? ›
If the account remains unpaid for 90 days, the account becomes delinquent and all overdue toll transactions will be sent to a collections law firm for up to four months in an attempt to find the customer and collect payment. The unpaid tolls, the $5 late fee and a one-time $20 collection fee are due at this time.
Is Oregon tolls text a scam? ›
Stay Safe from Oregon Toll Services Scam
Remember, tolling agencies typically don't contact drivers via text messages for overdue payments. If you're not expecting a charge, any payment requests are probably suspicious. Contact the Oregon Department of Transportation directly.
What company owns E-470? ›
Colorado State Highway System
The toll road is neither a state highway nor an Interstate Highway and is instead owned and maintained by the E-470 Public Highway Authority, which is controlled by a governing board of eight elected officials of eight local governments.
How do I dispute a toll in Colorado? ›
You have 30 days from the date that the E-470 Public Highway Authority or Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HTPE) issues an order, or 30 days from the date of your hearing with the E-470 Public Highway Authority or HTPE, to give your toll ticket appeal paperwork to the county court.
Is Colorado ExpressToll worth it? ›
By getting a transponder or ExpressToll pass, drivers can save an average of 40% on tolls. If you choose not to use a pass, you will be billed through a License Plate Toll. A bill will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle, and you will pay a higher rate based on how far you travel in the Express Lane.
How much is the toll on E-470 in Denver? ›
License Plate Toll Rates – All Hours
| Mainline Toll Plaza A | Mainline Toll Plazas B, D and E |
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2 Axles | $4.20 | $4.60 |
3 Axles | $8.40 | $9.20 |
Each Additional Axle | $4.20 | $4.60 |
Can unpaid tolls affect my credit? ›
Unpaid Parking Tickets, Library Fines, Unpaid Tolls, Forgotten Gym Memberships. Having derogatory marks, or a history of unpaid debts, has a significant negative impact on your credit score.
Why are Colorado tolls waived? ›
The express lanes opened in November 2022 after extensive construction in the I-25 Gap project area. Since then, tolls have been waived while the Colorado Department of Transportation rolled out its tolling system along the 18-mile stretch.
Can a scammer get anything from a text? ›
Scammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information — things like your password, account number, or Social Security number. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers.
888 numbers are used by businesses to allow customers to contact them toll free. But scammers have also begun using them to mask their true identities. 888 numbers are used by businesses to allow customers to contact them toll free. But scammers have also begun using them to mask their true identities.
What is smishing? ›
Smishing is a social engineering attack that uses fake mobile text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information or sending money to cybercriminals. The term “smishing” is a combination of “SMS”—or “short message service,” the technology behind text messages—and “phishing.”
Why is E-470 still a toll road? ›
E-470 did not use any local, state or federal funding during the original construction and no taxes are used to improve or operate the highway. The current bonds used for maintenance, operations and expansion are still being paid back by tolls collected from the toll road users.
Why is E-470 so expensive? ›
E-470 has tolls because it relies on the profit for maintenance. It doesn't receive state or federal funding, so the tolls go towards paying debt service, operations and roadway improvement projects.
What does the E in E-470 stand for? ›
@E470. The E in E-470 technically stands for "extension," as our road is an extension of C-470, but we like to think the E stands for "Excellence"!
Is the toll roads settlement real? ›
California Toll Roads Settlement Benefits. Under the terms of 3M's California toll roads settlement, the company will create a $11.95 million settlement fund. After costs such as attorneys' fees have been paid from the fund, Class Members who submit valid claims will receive cash payments.
Do you have to pay for the express lane in Colorado? ›
Any traveler may use Express Lanes: for free with a motorcycle or if they have at least three passengers in the vehicle; by riding priority buses or bus rapid transit; or. by paying the toll as a solo driver.
Is toll text a scam? ›
The scammy text tells you to click a link to pay “overdue toll charges” to avoid late fees. But it's probably not the tolling agency contacting you. It's probably a scammer.