PA Turnpike Issues Warning About New Wave Of “Toll Smishing”

WGAL reports, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is warning the public to beware of another surge of smishing aimed at defrauding mobile phone users. The now-familiar scam is, in this instance, perpetrated by turnpike commission imposters sending texts originating in the 438 (Montreal, Canada) area code. The messages solicit payment of non-existent toll bills and the disclosure of personal financial information.

The turnpike commission website has more information about the scam, as well as advice for recipients of fraudulent texts.