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.
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Editorial: A turnpike toll scam? Say it isn't so
Do you owe the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission? Maybe. It can happen. The Toll By Plate system makes it possible to rack up tolls that can become fees that can become more. Even an E-ZPass transponder can end up with unexpected red ink now and then.
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 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,
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,
Beware of smishing scams for Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is reminding customers to be aware of new scams and to refrain from clicking any suspicious links or texts demanding money for unpaid tolls. E-ZPass account
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.
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
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
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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Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increase now in effect
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission reminds drivers that a toll increase approved last year is now in effect. The Commission approved a 5% increase for E-ZPass and Toll by Plate customers on ...
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PA Turnpike toll increase takes effect Sunday
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Folks traveling throughout ... for E-ZPass customers. Toll By Plate customers will pay double that rate. The turnpike is also implementing an Open Road Tolling system on ...