Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? It's a trap - how to spot the scam

ZDNET A new "smishing scam" is targeting people for their personal information under the guise of unpaid tolls. Scammers, purporting to be from E-ZPass or other toll providers (like SunPass, Peach Pass, or EZDriveMA), are sending fraudulent text messages asking for toll payments and urging recipients to click a link to settle their bills. Also: Why I use virtual cards for online purchases – and you should too The messages usually threaten that if the person does not pay their balance, they will face consequences such as incurred fines or losing their license entirely. Screenshot from Alyson Windsor/ZDNET How to spot the E-ZPass scam Luckily, the scam isn't hard to spot. The texts come from a random number or even an email address featuring a link with a suspicious, shortened URL and insist that urgent action must be taken to address the unpaid toll in question. Screenshot by Matene/ZDNET Like the scam text pictured above, the scammers usually text from a +63 country code for t ... Read full article.