PA Turnpike Warns of Smishing Scam Back on the Rise
A text messaging scam is being sent claiming to be from PA Turnpike
MIDDLETOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is advising that a smishing scam is again being sent to random individuals, aiming to deceive them to share their personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.
The texts purport to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and center around urgent requests with the account that would result in additional charges if the overdue balance does not get settled. Similar scams have been reported by toll agencies across the country over the past several days.
People who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from the PA Turnpike or another toll agency should not click on the link. E-ZPass account holders and Toll By Plate customers can use approved safe methods to check their accounts such as the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or the PA Toll Pay app available from the Apple App Store, or Google Play store.
Those who receive a fraudulent text can report it to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Both organizations share scam information with law enforcement agencies.
To learn more about ways to stay safe from scams, visit Security & Fraud | PA Turnpike.
Please note that the text below is NOT from the PA Turnpike and is a scam. Individuals who receive this text should not click on the link. Instead, immediately file a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
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If you'd like to speak with someone from the PA Turnpike, please call our Customer Service Center at 1-877-736-6727.