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Illinois Tollway warns of I-PASS text message scam

By Heather Robinson,

8 hours ago

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Tollway is warning I-PASS customers of a phishing scam being sent out in the form of text messages.

The text appears to come from “Illinois toll way” and details a specific toll amount that the customer owes.

One Central Illinois resident received the text below, which serves as an example of the scam:

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1S2sLg_0uG5gtgy00 — Courtesy of Laura Smestad Miller

The Illinois Tollway said in a release that customers should delete these messages and file a complaint here . Anyone still unsure of whether they have outstanding toll amounts should check their accounts online at www.illinoistollway.com or call customer service at 1-800-824-7277.

More information about phishing scams and what you can do can be found on the Illinois Tollway’s website .

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