Toll text scam: Drivers warned of phishing scam claiming unpaid tolls on Pennsylvania Turnpike
Officials are warning drivers about a text message scam that claims motorists have unpaid tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials warn of new toll scam
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning the public of another unpaid toll scam. Officials said scammers have been impersonating tollin agencies across the country and sending urgent requests to settle an overdue balance.
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.
PA Turnpike warns of unpaid tolls scam
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting drivers to a text message scam demanding money for unpaid tolls. Officials said new versions have been used recently, including one purporting to be a collection agency authorized to work on behalf of the turnpike.
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
Toll text scam: Drivers warned of scheme claiming they have unpaid tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says drivers have reported a receiving scam text messages that claim they have unpaid toll fees.
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.
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 warns about new versions of tolling text scam
New variations of a text message scam demanding money for unpaid tolls are circulating, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including one version impersonating a collection agency working for the turnpike.
Did you get a text about unpaid toll road fines? You might be getting scammed, FTC warns
A nationwide phishing scam is targeting drivers who scammers claim have unpaid toll road fines, officials with the Federal Trade Commission said in a new alert to consumers. “Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money,
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