MIDDLETOWN — Recently, the PA Turnpike was advised of a phishing scam
that is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting personal financial information to settle
outstanding toll amounts.
The texts purport to be from “PA Turnpike Toll Services” and center around urgent requests
with the account that would result in a late fee if the overdue balance does not get settled.
Similar scams have been reported by toll agencies across the country over the past several
days.
Customers who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from E-
ZPass or another toll agency should not click on the link. E-ZPass account holders can use
approved safe methods to check their accounts such as the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass
website or the PA Toll Pay app available from the Apple App Store, or Google Play store.
Those who receive a fraudulent text can file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime
Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. That is a site dedicated to sharing information on internet
crimes across law enforcement agencies
