"Pennsylvania Officials Issue Scam Alert for E-ZPass Users"
TL;DR
Pennsylvania officials are cautioning residents about fake text messages claiming recipients owe Pennsylvania Turnpike toll money, targeting E-Z Pass users with a link to a fake Turnpike website. The scam is a phishing attempt, and officials advise against clicking the link, emphasizing that the Turnpike does not use text messages for toll collection. Recipients are encouraged to file complaints with the FBI if they receive such texts.
- Pennsylvania officials warning residents to look out for fake text messages from scammers WPXI Pittsburgh
- Pennsylvania Turnpike warns E-ZPass users of texting scam looking for financial information WPVI-TV
- Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission warns about phishing scam targeting E-ZPass users CBS Philly
- Pa. Turnpike officials warn E-ZPass users of scam WTAJ - www.wtaj.com
- Pennsylvania Turnpike sends scam warning WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.
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