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Have you Gotten a Suspicious EZ-Pass Text? It's a Trap --
Here's How to Spot the Scam
Here's How to Spot the Scam
If there is one thing that is true about scammers, it is that they will always come up with something new with which to plague unsuspecting victims. The latest attempt is linked to the tolls on our highways. Fortunately, this one is fairly easy to spot, and ignore.
Scammers, purporting to be from E-ZPass or other toll providers, are sending fraudulent text messages asking for toll payments and urging recipients to click a link to settle their bills. The messages usually threaten that if the person does not pay their balance, they will face consequences such as incurring fines or losing their license entirely.
Luckily, the scam isn't hard to spot. The texts come from a random number or even an email address featuring a link with a suspicious, shortened URL and insist that urgent action must be taken to address the unpaid toll in question.
Scammers, purporting to be from E-ZPass or other toll providers, are sending fraudulent text messages asking for toll payments and urging recipients to click a link to settle their bills. The messages usually threaten that if the person does not pay their balance, they will face consequences such as incurring fines or losing their license entirely.
Luckily, the scam isn't hard to spot. The texts come from a random number or even an email address featuring a link with a suspicious, shortened URL and insist that urgent action must be taken to address the unpaid toll in question.
Most of these texts have a country code of +63 for the Philippines. Do not click any links. Report the scam text as spam or junk and delete the message.
If you already clicked the link and sent payment information, you should immediately contact your bank and credit card companies to freeze or monitor your accounts.
Source: ZDNet.com
If you already clicked the link and sent payment information, you should immediately contact your bank and credit card companies to freeze or monitor your accounts.
Source: ZDNet.com
