SunPass warns customers over fake text message scam

James Tutten

April 16, 2024 at 11:55 AM

SunPass is warning its customers over a rise in phishing scams.

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The toll collection system says scammers are posing as toll operators, and sending text messages telling people to pay up to avoid a fee.

The texts have a link to a fake website that asks for your personal information.

Watch: Daughter claims elderly mom taken for $600K in romance scam

SunPass says it is not the one sending these texts.

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