PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) warned residents Wednesday about a text scam targeting E-ZPass customers, claiming they have an unpaid toll. The fraudulent texts say recipients owe money "from your recent trip on the Rhode Island toll road." To avoid additional fees, the messages instruct users to click a link and settle the "outstanding balance." Below is an example of the scam message: 
RITBA is…

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RITBA warns E-ZPass customers of text scam

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Brooke County

West Virginia

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Special to the Review The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is once again reminding customers to be mindful of text message-based scams, also known as smishing. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls.  MassDOT urges customers to be cautious about email, text, and phone scams demanding payment of outstanding toll balances. Some attempts have been made to trick customers…

RITBA warns E-ZPass customers of text scam

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