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Pa. Turnpike ‘smishing’ scam making rounds again

By Kaylee Lindenmuth,

5 days ago

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — If you received a text from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services,” it is a scam, the Turnpike Commission (PTC) said Sunday.

The texts center around urgent requests with the account that would result in additional charges if the overdue balance isn’t settled, PTC said.

They aim to deceive users, getting them to share their personal financial information.

Similar scams have been reported by toll agencies across the country over the past several days, the PTC said.

If you receive such a text, do not click the link.

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E-ZPass account holders and Toll By Plate customers can use approved safe methods to check their accounts such as the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or the PA Toll Pay app.

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