The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is warning the community of an ongoing fraudulent text message impersonating ExpressToll.

Gazette news partner KOAA reports that the county has received word of numerous Department of Motor Vehicles customers receiving text messages claiming they have an unpaid toll balance and to click a link for payment. Officials said the message is not legitimate and should be ignored.

The text or email will usually come from a foreign phone number with a link to steal personal and financial information.

KOAA reports that if you receive one of these messages, you are asked to do the following:

• Don’t click on any links and don’t respond to the message

• Report the message as spam and block the sender

• Verify toll balances directly by visiting the official ExpressToll website or calling its customer service line at 303-537-3470

The county said official toll agencies do not send payment requests through unsolicited text messages.