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.
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 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.
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. The scam, which has been circulating since April,
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.
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 warning of new smishing text scam
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning travelers of a new format for scam texts sent to travelers about unpaid tolls and are warning not to tap the link provided. Anyone who receives an unsolicited text,
PA Turnpike Commission issues warning about scam texts
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning residents about scam texts being sent to drivers. According to the commission, false texts are being sent demanding money for unpaid tolls. The most recent text impersonates a collection agency authorized to work on behalf of the PA Turnpike. These messages should not be engaged with.
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 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.
Receive a text saying you owe a toll payment? It's a scam
Fraudsters are trying to steal victims' money and identities through smishing texts that claim they owe money for unpaid tolls. The messages appear to come from a toll agency.
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Beware of Pennsylvania Turnpike scam text message
A text messaging scheme asking drivers to pay outstanding tolls continues to take new forms. Officials say various new versions have recently surfaced, including one impersonating a collection agency ...