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Slovak drivers overspent €45 million on unofficial e-passport websites this

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The National Road Transport Company estimates that motorists in Slovakia paid approximately 10% more than necessary to purchase electronic toll tags by using unauthorized online platforms last year, resulting in an overspend of €45 million total or roughly $62M USD annually (depending on exchange rates). This significant financial loss stems from the widespread use of unofficial websites where drivers were tricked into paying inflated prices for standard services.

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    Slovak drivers overspent millions of euros on unofficial websites for purchasing license plates last year.
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    The National Road Transport Company estimates that the total overpayment reached approximately €4.5 million compared to official prices.
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    Only one website is officially authorized, while numerous non-official sites have been exploiting this gap in pricing and trust among consumers.
[Mar 13] News outlets reported that Slovak drivers overspent millions of euros on unofficial websites for license plates, with the National Road Transport Company estimating an overpayment of €4.5 million compared to official prices.