 But it is not. The State Department of Transportation took to social media to urge you not to respond to the text. It is a scam. When you owe money for tolls, they actually send you a letter. Brian Calvert, Northwest News Radio. Almost 400 customers in the Kirkland-Redmond area without internet and phone service after copper wire thieves struck last night. Coma Force Paul Rivera reports from Redmond Falls City Road where the repairs continue.