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, according to the commission.
Customers who receive the unsolicited text, email or similar message should not click on the link. E-ZPass account holders can use safe methods to check their accounts, such as the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or the PA Toll Pay app available on the Apple or Google Play store.
Those who received the text can file a complaint with the FBI's Internet Criminal Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov, which is a site dedicated to sharing information on Internet crimes across law enforcement agencies.
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