A new smishing scam is circulating, where fraudsters impersonate toll providers like E-ZPass, SunPass, and others to extract personal information. Victims receive texts from unfamiliar numbers asserting unpaid tolls with links for payment. These messages create a sense of urgency, often threatening fines or license suspensions, which lures individuals to comply. Importantly, the scam's grand design is identity theft, as the clickable links lead to sites designed to capture sensitive information. Awareness and vigilance, including reporting suspicious messages and safeguarding financial accounts, are crucial in combating this scam.
Scammers are sending fraudulent texts pretending to be toll providers, asking for payments with threats of fines, in a new form of "smishing scam."
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