Drivers beware: Scam targets Mass. drivers with fake toll texts

Don’t fall for smishing, MassDOT says about scam texts about EZDriveMA toll program

Anyone who thinks they are receiving texts that appear to be from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation about payments should avoid these messages – it’s a scam, or “smishing.”"Due to an increase in scams, #MassDOT is reminding customers to be mindful of text message-based scams, also known as smishing," the department said in an advisory shared in an X post on Friday.

State officials warning of text message scam regarding highway tolls - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Massachusetts state officials are warning of a toll text scam impacting people with E-ZPass. The scam involves text messages from an unknown phone number telling people they owe money for unpaid tolls. The message includes a link to a website to pay. State officials say the issue is nationwide and targets people living near highways with tolls. “Ignore these texts. First and foremost, the thing to understand is we do not send out texts. It’s not…

State officials warn of scam involving text messages for unpaid tolls

BOSTON, MA – There have been reports of citizens receiving the following fraudulent message on their cell phone : [EzDriveMA] Your vehicle has $6.99 in unpaid tolls. To avoid high late fees on your bill, Please settle promptly by January 10th. The message asks the recipient to confirm payment through a link to a website. […] The post State officials warn of scam involving text messages for unpaid tolls appeared first on CapeCod.com.

MassDOT warns of new EZ DriveMA toll text scam

Massachusetts transportation officials are warning drivers about a new scam. Hundreds of people have received text messages claiming to be from EZ DriveMA. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation warns that this is part of a smishing scam – a scam that tries to get victims to give away their personal information. The FBI is helping to investigate. How one driver caught on to the EZ DriveMA text scam Glen Deramond received one of these te…

Drivers beware: Scam targets Mass. drivers with fake toll texts

Massachusetts drivers are again being warned about a scam claiming to be collecting payment for unpaid tolls.

MassDOT warns drivers of unpaid toll scam

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said that customers should be aware of a scam involving scammer asking for payment of unpaid tolls. The department said that scammers have used text messages, emails, and phone calls to try to trick victims into sharing credit card numbers and other sensitive information to pay “outstanding balances.” MassDOT said customers should not click links given by these scammers, …