Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a consumer alert warning for toll road users. A smishing scam involving a deceptive text claiming the consumer owes money for unpaid tolls from SunPass and warning of a $50 late fee if the balance isn’t settled immediately. The message includes a fake link, which is made to appear legitimate.
The signs to watch out for with a smishing text include:
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- An unsolicited message.
- Sent from an unusually long phone number.
- Includes a link that is likely shortened or scrambled.
- Is written with a sense of urgency.
- Contains grammatical and spelling errors.
- Promises a reward or prize if the user responds or clicks a link.
- Requests personal or financial information.
Consumers can report smishing texts to the Federal Trade Commission.
