The West Virginia Parkways Authority is warning E-Z Pass users against a text messaging scam.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a statement saying E-Z pass users across the country are receiving text messages from a fake E-Z pass number. The scam tells users they have an outstanding toll balance and should enter personal and financial information online to avoid a late fee.
The parkways authority said these messages are completely fraudulent and urges users to refrain from clicking any links they receive unprompted, and to delete the text off of their phones immediately.
“The West Virginia Parkways Authority has been made aware of the rise of text messaging scams targeting individuals and we urge anyone who has received this message to delete it, do not click on the link or provide any financial information as this is an attempt to obtain your credit or debit card information,” Jeff Miller, executive director of the West Virginia Parkways Authority said.
Any users who have clicked the link and completed the form should notify their bank and the West Virginia Parkways Authority. The authority is urging customers who have received a text to file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.