Heads up, PA Turnpike travelers! Are you suddenly receiving text messages about unpaid toll bills? Be extremely cautious. A scam involving fake 'PA Turnpike Toll Bill' texts is circulating, aiming to steal your personal and financial information.
These texts often include a link urging you to pay your supposed outstanding balance. Clicking these links can lead you to malicious websites designed to look legitimate, where you'll be prompted to enter your credit card details and other sensitive data.
**How to protect yourself:**
* **Don't click unsolicited links:** Never click on links in suspicious text messages.
* **Verify through official channels:** Check your toll balance directly on the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or by calling their customer service number.
* **Be wary of urgency:** Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure you into acting quickly.
* **Report suspicious activity:** Report the scam text to the PA Turnpike Commission and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Stay safe and informed to avoid becoming a victim of this toll bill text scam! Don't let fraudsters turnpike your finances.
