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

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

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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.

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

Toll road operator TransJamaican Highway Limited is warning the public against a scam targeting customers.	In a notice, the company says it is aware that some customers have received text messages encouraging them to click on a link to...

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TransJamaican Highway warns motorists about scam

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…

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

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…

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MassDOT warns of new EZ DriveMA toll text scam

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - If you are an EZDriveMA customer, be aware of a text message-based scheme that requests payment for unpaid tolls. These text message schemes are also known as smishing, which is a social engineering attack that uses fake texts to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cyber criminals, according to IBM. 
	
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MassDOT warning drivers of EZDriveMA text message scheme

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, …

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MassDOT warns drivers of unpaid toll scam

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.

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State officials warn of scam involving text messages for unpaid tolls

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MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA Scam

timesng.com: Massachusetts officials are warning EZDriveMA customers about a new text message scam targeting drivers with fake unpaid toll notices. The fraudulent messages request immediate payment for alleged unpaid tolls, often including links to malicious websites. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) issued an alert Thursday after receiving multiple reports of the scam. According to officials, […] This post Massachusetts …

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

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