Jan 20 / Admin

New Scam Alert: Unpaid Tolls Notified by Text? Scam!

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported:   

You get a text out of the blue that says you have unpaid tolls and need to pay immediately. The scammy text might show a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe and include a link that takes you to a page to enter your bank or credit card info — but it’s a phishing scam. Not only is the scammer trying to steal your money, but if you click the link, they could get your personal info (like your driver’s license number) — and even steal your identity.
Find the original article with how to avoid the text scam here.

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