Summary: A surge in phishing campaigns impersonating E-ZPass and other toll authorities aims to steal personal and credit card information through deceptive iMessages and SMS texts. The messages create urgency by warning recipients of impending fines and payment deadlines. Users are advised to avoid responding to these messages and to check balances directly through official toll authority websites instead.
Affected: E-ZPass and other toll agencies
Keypoints :
- An ongoing phishing campaign uses urgent messages to impersonate toll authorities and obtain personal information.
- Scammers exploit automated text systems to send a high volume of deceptive messages that bypass anti-spam measures.
- Victims are urged to block and report the messages and verify any legitimate payments through official channels.