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PA Turnpike Scam Text Messages
PA Turnpike Scam Text Messages

Scammers are sending PA Turnpike scam text messages like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, PA Turnpike does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using language like final notice " or, avoid penalties or similar. The websites provided will closely resemble legitimate toll payment sites due to the use of graphics from official online sources.

A NPA Turnpike Text Scam

PA Turnpike Scam Text

Please pay the toll of PA Turnpike on February 19, 2025. In order to avoid excessive late payment fees and possible legal proceedings, please pay the toll in time. Thank you for your cooperation and wish you a happy holiday.

https://paturnpike .com- ex64.cyou/us

(Please reply Y, then exit the text message and open it again to activate the link, or copy the link to your Safari browser and open it)

The link in the scam text goes to a fake and phishing website operated by scammers that steals their victims' personal, financial information and use it fraudulently.

If you were tricked into disclosing your banking information, please contact your bank immediately for help, before it is used fraudulently by scammers.

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