Overview

• Scammers are sending fraudulent text messages claiming to be from toll agencies like E-ZPass, SunPass, and others, demanding small payments for unpaid tolls.
• These texts often include suspicious links and threaten consequences like fines or license suspension to pressure recipients into compliance.
• The scam’s primary goal is to steal personal and financial information, not just money, through phishing techniques known as 'smishing.'
• Authorities, including the Federal Trade Commission and state agencies, advise recipients to avoid clicking links, report the texts as spam, and verify toll payments through official channels.
• Victims who clicked the link or shared sensitive information are urged to secure their accounts, monitor for fraudulent activity, and report incidents to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.