Pa. Turnpike officials warn about new smishing scam involving unpaid tolls
“Smishing,” or SMS (Short Message Service) phishing, is when scammers try to obtain your personal information via a text message. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the text might include a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe, as well as a link.
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns drivers of new smishing scam targeting unpaid tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning drivers about new versions of a smishing scam in which fraudsters send text messages demanding payment for unpaid tolls. 2/12/25
New scam alert: Pennsylvania Turnpike warns drivers about text messages
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says scammers are changing their tactics to try to get you to click on bogus text messages.
Pa. Turnpike warns drivers of new forms of smishing scam
People who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from the Pa. Turnpike or another toll/collection agency should not click on the link.
PA Turnpike warns citizens of smishing scam
Officials noted that since April, scammers nationwide have been impersonating tolling agencies, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and sending urgent requests to settle the balance.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority warns of new round of toll scam texts
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority says we’re seeing another round of scam texts, telling people they owe money. The OTA has some simple advice on how to handle them. Just like all these scam texts people get, all they need to do is ignore them and delete them.
Pa. Turnpike Commission says beware of toll scam texts
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning residents of a new version of a “smishing scam” by reminding people not to open links or replying to texts asking for tolls to be paid, the commission said in a news release.
PA Turnpike officials warn of new scam asking about unpaid tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is warning travelers of a new smishing scam that asks for money for unpaid tolls.Officials say the newest scam reportedly comes from s
Pa. Turnpike Warns of New Form of Smishing Scam
According to the Pa. Turnpike, scammers have been impersonating tolling agencies across the country and sending urgent requests to settle an overdue balance since April.
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns drivers of new smishing scam
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is warning customers of a new smishing scam demanding money for unpaid tolls. The PA Turnpike is reminding Pennsylvanians to refrain from clicking any links or engaging with unexpected tests demanding money for unpaid tolls as new versions of the scam surface.
Scam alert: NY Thruway Authority warns of text message scams regarding unpaid tolls
The New York State Thruway Authority is asking drivers to be cautious of text messages that claim they have unpaid tolls. The Thruway Authority warns that E-ZPass or Tolls by Mail would never send texts requesting sensitive personal information such as credit card,
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Turnpike reminds residents of scam
In light of new versions of the smishing scam, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is reminding customers to be vigilant and refrain from clicking on any links or engaging ...
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Text scams target toll users
Text scams in multiple states target users claiming to collect unpaid tolls. Here’s where it’s occurring and what to do if you’re a victim.