E-ZPass Scam Alert: Don’t Let Phishy Tolls Take Your Cash!
Beware of the E-ZPass phishing scam: scammers are sending urgent texts to trick you into clicking links that steal your personal info. The messages bypass anti-spam filters and seem legit—until your credit card is empty. If your phone buzzes, steer clear and check directly with your toll authority instead.
Hot Take:
Looks like the toll trolls are back at it again, this time with a vengeance! We’ve got an old scam making a stylish comeback, and it’s coming for your credit cards. Just when you thought it was safe to go through the E-ZPass lane, BAM! You’re hit with a phishing text. Who knew paying tolls could be so risky? And here we thought the scariest thing about toll roads was the traffic.
Key Points:
- Phishing scam targets E-ZPass and other toll agencies through iMessage and SMS.
- Links in messages direct victims to phishing sites that steal personal information.
- The campaign bypasses anti-spam measures using random email addresses.
- Scammers use urgency in messages to pressure victims into quick action.
- The FBI has issued warnings, and victims can report scams to the IC3 portal.
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