US EditionBeware of text messages claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls, MDTA warns
- The Maryland Transportation Authority warns the public about text messages claiming unpaid tolls, identifying them as phishing attacks.
- The MDTA states that DriveEzMD will never request payment via text message, urging caution when sharing personal information.
- The Better Business Bureau reported over 330,000 cases of business impersonation scams last year, with delivery scams being the most common.
- Those who receive scam messages should secure personal information and report the incident to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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Beware of text messages claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls, MDTA warns
By Greg Ng and Khiree Stewart Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — Beware of text messages claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls, the Maryland Transportation Authority warns. The MDTA is warning the public about ongoing SMS phishing attacks that the agency said are designed to trick people into paying fake toll debt. The most recent attacks replicate the look and logo of correspondence from DriveEzMD, which administers E…
Scam alert: Beware of fake EZ-Pass text demanding payment for toll bill
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A new texting scam is circulating, trying to convince people to pay $6.99 for an outstanding toll bill. The text appears to come from EZ-Pass. “It says your vehicle has an unpaid toll bill,” said Giselle Gomez, reading the text she received two days ago. More Local News Gomez said she thought something seemed amiss, judging by the phone number that sent the message. “It looks like it’s from the Philippines,” said Gomez.…
Maryland Transportation Authority Warning About Smishing Scams
The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning you to be on the lookout for SMS phishing scams. These are text messages claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls – and are designed to trick you into paying a fake toll debt. Transportation officials say the most recent attacks replicate the look and logo of correspondence from DriveEZMD. They remind you not to share personal information or make payments using these messages – DriveEZMD will NEVER…
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