Pennsylvania Turnpike, phishing scam

Pennsylvania Turnpike officials warn of new toll scam
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning the public of another unpaid toll scam. Officials said scammers have been impersonating tollin agencies across the country and sending urgent requests to settle an overdue balance.
Toll text scam: Drivers warned of phishing scam claiming unpaid tolls on Pennsylvania Turnpike
Officials are warning drivers about a text message scam that claims motorists have unpaid tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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.
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. 2/12/25
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.
Did you get a text about unpaid toll road fines? You might be getting scammed, FTC warns
A nationwide phishing scam is targeting drivers who scammers claim have unpaid toll road fines, officials with the Federal Trade Commission said in a new alert to consumers. “Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money,
Toll text scam: Drivers warned of scheme claiming they have unpaid tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says drivers have reported a receiving scam text messages that claim they have unpaid toll fees.
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Turnpike warns of new scam
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