Beware, Unpaid toll trip text messages directing you to invoicesunpasstolls.com for payment is not legit. It’s a smishing scam attempt by cybercriminals. Firstly, Toll Services (SunPass, BreezeBy, EZpass, etc) do not ask customers via text to make a payment or to take immediate action on their account. Secondly, the link on the text message isn’t the legit Sunpass website for toll payment which is ‘Sunpass.com‘.
The scam text message says; Sunpass: Our records indicate that you have an unpaid toll trip. Please make an online payment at https://invoicesunpasstolls.com to avoid excessive late fees.
Other red flags spotted;
- It has a sense of urgency prompting me to click on a link.
- The telephone number used to send the text message is being by similar toll payment scam
CC: (431) 788-3152, (431) 788-3142, 1(431) 788-3054, (120) 868-5314, (204) 510-2794, (709) 749-4496, etc. The scam primarily targets people living in United States of America.
How Invoicesunpasstolls.com Scam Works
Clicking on the link in the fraudulent text message takes victims to a spoofed SunPass website that ask for credit card details for the toll fee. People who provide their credit card info would become a victim of credit card fraud. The scammers would not only deduct the fake $11.99 outstanding balance but would make huge withdrawals.
Also, mere clicking on the link could expose your mobile device to viruses, spywares, or malware. This is because the website could’ve a malware program running in the background. Malware is software that is installed on a computer without the user’s consent and that performs malicious actions, such as stealing passwords or money. Malware can be installed in a variety of ways, including through email attachments, drive-by downloads, or by clicking on links in malicious websites.
Precaution
Here’s what to do If you received a scam text message;
- Don’t attempt to click on the link no matter how legit it looks. Clicking it would either direct you to a fraudulent website or install malware into your device.
- Block The Sender Number. You can do this by flagging the telephone number as spam.
- Delete The Text Message. Deleting the text message will prevent you from mistakenly replying or clicking on it.
Solution for Victims of Invoicesunpasstolls.com Scam
Inform Their Credit Card Company
If you provided your credit card details on this scam site, the first step you should take is calling your credit card company. They need to know that your card details have been compromised so as to closely monitor and prevent any unauthorized charges.
Place a Credit Freeze or Fraud Alert
Fraud alert is sort of like a two-factor authentication process for accessing your credit, whereas a credit freeze blocks anyone from accessing your credit — until you remove it. The credit freeze is the best option for you, if you know you wouldn’t be using the credit card anytime soon.
Scan Their Device with a Malware Checker Tool
There’s a likelihood that your device has been infested by malware or spyware after visiting the spoofed website. Scanning your device with a malware removal tool will detect and remove any viruses, spyware, or other malicious programs.
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